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After their parents’ deaths, Eliza Whitby’s only hope lies in an old marriage contract binding her sister to the Duke of Sutherland. She never expected to marry a duke, much less in her sister’s place, but when she runs away days before the wedding, Eliza makes a desperate choice. With creditors closing in, she steps into a marriage never meant for her, trying to keep her identity hidden while discovering a place and feelings she never imagined. Christopher Grey, the Duke of Sutherland, has no interest in marriage or the wife left behind at his estate right after their wedding. Yet, ...

Lady Isla Drummond has never belonged to drawing rooms or whispered expectations. Fierce, outspoken, and shaped by the wild land of her childhood, she finds herself forced into a marriage meant to silence scandal rather than honor her spirit. When fire devastates her ancestral home and old enemies rise from the ashes, Isla must ask herself whether her destiny is to accept her imposed fate or to claim something greater from it. Edward Ravenscroft, Duke of Wexford, has spent years escaping the burdens of his title at sea, far from society’s demands. Bound by duty and haunted by guilt, he ...

Lady Arabella Tempest dreamed of a love-match, not a scandal. One late-night accident at a London ball binds her to a man whose dark gaze unsettles her in ways she never expected. Forced into marriage with the brooding Duke of Balfour, she is swept from the dashing ton to a remote Scottish castle, where his restraint and quiet honor begin to claim her heart. Ewan Kirkpatrick, Duke of Balfour, married only out of duty, his heart hardened by betrayal. Yet from the moment Arabella enters his life, her warmth and courage unsettle his carefully guarded control. Every shared moment tempts him to ...

For two years, the fiery Helena Hartwell has defended Ravencroft Manor with quiet resolve after her husband’s disgraceful desertion. Branded an abandoned countess and surrounded by whispers, she clings to the one thing still within her control, her home. When James Ravencroft, her husband’s elder brother and the rightful Earl, finally returns, she refuses to yield her place or her pride. James, the Earl of Ravencroft, comes home from years abroad expecting decay and despair, only to find a sharp-witted woman who meets him with a faulty pistol, a fencing foil, and an unshakable claim ...

Eliza Harwood never chose this marriage. Forced by her brother to a man she has never met, she enters Evermere with nothing except fear and her love for painting. Her husband is cold and unreadable, but every glance from him unsettles her. Has she stepped toward freedom, or into another kind of prison? Lord Tristan Vale, Earl of Evermere, bears scars of war and the weight of his legacy. Determined to protect his land, he weds out of duty. Yet, Eliza’s quiet courage disarms him, and her beauty tempts him to break his silence. Will he push her away or risk letting her in? As whispers grow ...

Mrs. Charlotte Pembroke will do anything to protect her young son. When her late husband’s cruel cousin threatens to take him away, her world turns upside down. Just as hope fades, a chance encounter with a mysterious duke changes everything, and love grows in the most unexpected way. Haunted by heartbreak and burdened by duty, Lord Sebastian Ashford, the Duke of Westbridge, has sworn off love. Yet, when he meets the brave, charming Charlotte, something in him begins to stir. Drawn to her strength, he risks his heart for a chance to stand by her side. As enemies close in, secrets rise, ...

When Amelia Fairfax’s sister flees on the eve of her wedding, she has no choice but to take her place. Forced into an unexpected marriage with the Earl of Ashford, she must explore her new place. Can a marriage built on duty ever turn into something more? When the woman he is in love with runs away with another man, Henry Russell, the Earl of Ashford, is surprised at the lengths he will go to protect her sister’s reputation. Will it be too late when he realizes that his new wife could be more than he ever wished for? As their fragile bond deepens, a shocking betrayal will turn their ...

Vivianne Marie DeCourcy has vowed never to open her heart again. Scarred by a past betrayal, she's resolved to remain closed off to love. However, her family situation takes a turn for the worse, and Vivianne faces a dire choice: marry for survival or risk everything for the independence she craves. When a ball brings her close to the notorious Earl of Chesterfield, a rake with a charm that could melt even the iciest of hearts, her carefully guarded heart will choose the road of sin. Will she dare become a pawn in his scandalous games? Earl Edward Vincent Woodhouse is used to getting his ...

Miss Juliana Harcourt never intended to wed. She prefers ink-stained pages to glittering ballrooms. Yet, when her father insists her sister can not marry until she does, Juliana is forced to join the Season, only to end up at odds with a brooding earl whose sharp wit unsettles her more than she dares admit. Nathaniel Blackthorne, Earl of Loxley, avoids courtships at all costs. Scarred by his parents' troubled marriage and burdened with a failing estate, he keeps his distance from any attachments. Yet, when a clever young lady defends his anonymous essay and dismisses his romantic stories, ...

Evicted from their London home, Anna Harrison seeks a fresh start in a quiet Bath bookshop with her young son, hoping to outrun the scandal that destroyed her late husband’s name. But when a brooding Duke appears at her doorstep, his guarded kindness disrupts her fragile peace and stirs her heart once again... Lysander Blackwood, Duke of Ravenswood, lives in the shadows of war and grief, resigned to a life without love. Drawn to the new bookseller’s warmth, he offers his protection—and finds himself longing for the family he thought lost forever. Yet as their bond deepens, long-buried...

Sophie Dashwood, daughter of an English Duke and Swedish royalty, embarks on a London journey. Thrilled by the adventure and the promise of passionate love in the ton, she meets the enigmatic Lord Harrington, whose abrasiveness clashes with her romantic ideals. Yet, when a dangerous storm threatens her life, it's his strong arms that save her, awakening a fiery passion within her. Upon her arrival though, Sophie learns that her brooding Lord is the returning son of a disgraced Baron. If only his sinful kiss wasn’t that sweet... George Harrington, a Viscount with a troubled past and a ...

Lady Anna Ravenscroft, an unloved wife and now a widow, faces the aftermath of her late husband's gambling debts. Fate’s unexpected turn though, brings her close to the man the dept has to be paid off, a notorious duke, known for his mysterious life and rumored wickedness. Desperate to escape her financial burden, Anna proposes a scandalous bargain; three months of clandestine companionship as his mistress. Yet, the allure of sin proves irresistible… Alexander Hastings, the Duke of Blackthorn, finds himself burdened by false rumors staining his reputation. Despite his respected lineage,...

Widowed and dispossessed by a cold brother-in-law, Lady Helena Montgomery is banished to a draughty cottage with her daughter. While she clings to hope and stubborn defiance, the brooding Duke next door intrudes on her fragile peace, igniting a spark she never expected. Can resentment and longing coexist? Nathaniel Dorchester, the Duke of Northumberland, has sworn off love after a betrayal that shattered his heart. Walls of indifference have long protected him until a spirited widow and her fearless child slip through the cracks, stirring warmth he thought long lost. When she is in trouble,...

Lady Olivia Colfax spends her days in her garden and her nights gazing up at the stars, until a chance encounter with the enigmatic Duke of Harbinger turns her life upside down. Unfortunately, it soon becomes apparent her parents have other plans for her… Gavin Ellenbrough, mourning the loss of his wife and child, is drawn to Olivia’s unconventional charm. Her honesty and intelligence stir a hope he thought long buried, even as he wrestles with his painful past. Will he dare to give love a second chance? As Olivia faces an unwanted marriage and Gavin battles his ghosts, their tender ...

Lydia Russell, the widowed Dowager Countess of Hillsborough, has always put duty before desire. When a distant Duke threatens her home and family, she is determined to protect what holds dear at any cost. Yet, her actions spark a battle of wills and a passion she can not deny... Weston Howard, the rakish Duke of Somerfield, is used to scandal, but Lydia's actions push him to his limits. Expecting compliance with his new inheritance, he is instead caught in her daring kidnapping scheme and he struggles to resist his growing attraction to the tempting widow. When mistaken identities and ...

Miss Regina Townsend, the eldest daughter of a merchant, is resigned to securing a suitable marriage to pave the way for her younger sisters. When a well-bred, but dull Viscount proposes, her future seems set… Until she encounters the irresistible Duke of Redham at the upcoming ball. As the mysterious rumors surrounding his name intrigue her, dancing with him will be enough to ignite her dreams with sinful passion. Caught between her prospective engagement and burning love, Regina must decide whether to follow her heart or her sense of duty. Will she make the right decision? The widowed ...

Lydia Carter, the eldest daughter of the Marquess of Briarwood, cared more about seeking justice for tenant farmers than ball gowns and the marriage market. Yet, as the season's biggest social event approached, Countess Winstone's ball, she found herself unable to avoid attending. To her surprise, a chance encounter with a half-dressed trespasser, who turned out to be the Countess's eldest son, Joseph, ignites a sizzling passion within her. As a storm traps the guests in the manor, dangerous secrets begin to unravel, along with burning desire. Would Lydia risk her family's reputation by ...

Widowed Amelia Cavendish's world crumbles as she fights to protect her son from her scheming brother-in-law. However, when she crosses paths with the enigmatic Duke of Ashbourne, her despair turns into a flicker of hope. Can she give love a second chance? William Harrington, Duke of Ashbourne, has vowed to never love again after a devastating betrayal. Yet, when he meets Amelia and her son, he is drawn to her unyielding spirit and, offering his aid stirs emotions he thought long buried. Will he dare to give love a second chance? With secrets and betrayals lurking at every turn, Amelia and ...

After her beloved sister vanishes and a ruthless suitor forces her into marriage, Miss Euterpe Cheslyn realizes that the only way to save herself is to find her, disguised as a governess. However, falling for the Duke who should only be her employer was never part of the plan. Edward Balfour, Duke of Cambridge, needs a governess who will not run from his mischievous niece and the fiery Miss Cecilia Pembroke is the first to succeed. Yet, something about her does not sit right. Determined to uncover her secrets, Edward never expects to find himself captivated by her instead. The more time ...

When the fiery Selene Bomind becomes governess to the Duke of Trenton’s rebellious daughter, she doubts she will last long. The Iron Duke is as cold as winter frost, but resisting his smoldering gaze soon proves impossible. Can a poor governess melt a broken Duke’s heart and bring the Christmas desire back into his life? The Iron Duke, Ian Brentworth, has shut himself off from the world and especially from Christmas, the Season that stole his beloved wife. Yet, his new governess is stirring an entirely new passion within him. Resisting her tempting allure is clearly impossible, but can ...