A Marquess for the Summer

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

By: Aria Norton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Jane Ascot’s life is a suffocating cage of strict control and bleak prospects. Forced into an unwanted engagement, her future seems hopeless. Yet, everything changes when she's rescued from a bandit attack by the enigmatic Lord Pembroke. His presence ignites a spark in her heart, awakening a deep, unexplainable connection. As they grow closer, their bond becomes undeniable, despite her engagement to Baron Lancaster and Lord Pembroke’s lingering grief for his late wife.

If only she knew that a sinister plot would soon threaten her chance at happiness…

Nicholas Ashford, Marquess of Pembroke, lives in seclusion, haunted by his late wife's memory. Two years after her tragic death, he encounters bandits attacking a carriage and rescues Jane, who resurfaces his long-dormant emotions. Drawn to her despite her engagement to an unworthy Baron, Nicholas cannot ignore his growing feelings. Torn between his troubled past and the looming revelation of dangerous schemes, he must decide whether to fight for the woman who has touched his heart or retreat into loneliness once more.

Can love heal all wounds or is this romance doomed from its very start?

Jane and Nicholas's lives were forever linked by a fleeting yet unforgettable encounter one fateful Summer as children. Years later, destiny reunites them, revealing the possibility of the happily ever after they deserve. However, the shadows of their families, jealousy and secrets will battle against their tender romance… Will they brave every storm together? Can they secure the future they both yearn for or will their dreams collapse under the many threats around them?

"A Marquess for the Summer" is a historical romance novel of approximately 70,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.