Condemned to Marry the Duke

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

By: Alice Kirks

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A scandal destroys Isabella Beaumont’s reputation, forcing her to marry the Duke of Thornewood. Sent to his cold, silent estate, she must navigate a house ruled of silence and suspicion while trying to bring comfort to a grieving child. Can her kindness and courage help her find a place in a home that seems determined to reject her?

Duke Gabriel Thornewood learned the cost of trust when betrayal nearly destroyed him. Convinced Isabella trapped him, he plans to leave her behind, until a tragic accident places his orphaned niece in his care. The child clings to Isabella, and Gabriel’s walls start to fall, even though opening his heart could cost him everything…

When a former flame tries to win Gabriel back, and a jealous cousin schemes to control the estate, Isabella and Gabriel must learn to really trust each other and protect the child. Will a marriage born out of scandal become the love that saves them, or will the betrayal break them forever?

"Condemned to Marry the Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tropes: Marriage of Convenience/Forced Marriage, Brooding Hero, Orphan Child

I liked that people of rank and money can still be human.

It’s a good story that kept me curious and interested. It has action and human appeal