Devil By Daylight By Christi Caldwell Apr 2026

The novel thrives on the contrast between its lead characters and their shared personal growth.

Set in 1826 London and a snowy country estate, the story reunites two individuals who shared a brief, passionate encounter at a forbidden masquerade years prior. Devil By Daylight by Christi Caldwell

: Miss Honoria Fairfax, a 31-year-old self-proclaimed spinster, discovers a lost child during a winter storm and escorts her home, only to come face-to-face with the child’s uncle—the man from her memories. The novel thrives on the contrast between its

: Both characters start the novel determined to be alone, but the forced proximity of the winter storm helps them realize the value of connection. Critical Reception : Both characters start the novel determined to

: A "grumpy ex-spy" who feels lost after being ousted from his career-focused life. His transition from a cynical loner to a protector is a central arc, often referred to as "the taming of the grump".