Whispers at the Grand Canal: The Devereaux Dynasty Series, Book 4 - Cleo Kensington

A Venetian palazzo reborn. A legacy under suspicion. A love that refuses to be restored to anything but the truth.

When celebrated curator Elena Devereaux is tapped to transform Palazzo del Fiore into a glittering luxury art hotel, she sees a chance to honor Venice’s soul—while proving she’s more than a well-heeled surname. But the project’s fiercest critic is the one man she can’t ignore: Marco Moretti, an esteemed (and infuriating) local restorer—and the estranged brother of a man tied to the Devereauxs’ past. To Marco, the conversion is just another empire polishing its image at the expense of artisans and authenticity.

As masked balls return to candlelit ballrooms and gondolas slip through starlit canals, whispers surface: hidden frescoes, secret passages…and WWII-era paintings that may have been stolen. A black-market dealer circles the unveiling like a shark, tabloids salivate, and a single “lost” masterpiece threatens to shatter Elena’s career—and the family’s spotless façade.

Caught between boardroom demands and Marco’s unwavering integrity, Elena must decide what— and who—she will protect. And as distrust turns to desire, the pair forge a fragile alliance to shield the palazzo from exploitation…and to expose a conspiracy that could ruin them both.

Drenched in Old World glamour and modern intrigue, Whispers at the Grand Canal delivers a slow-burn romance, art-world suspense, and the intoxicating magic of Venice at midnight. Read it as a stand-alone with a satisfying HEA, or follow the Devereaux legacy as its most guarded secrets begin to surface.

Vibes you’ll love: masked balls • clandestine archives • gilded ballrooms • exclusive auctions • enemies-to-allies chemistry • family drama with polished claws

Perfect for readers who crave mature protagonists, European high society intrigue, and family sagas with moral complexity that lingers long after the final page.