A Dashing Earl's Secret

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

One dark winter’s night a tragedy results in Olivia Sherwyn losing her family, fiancé, and fortune. Devastated, she is left living with dreadful scars and chooses to hide away in seclusion. But everything changes when she encounters a mysterious stranger in a forest glade, an encounter that fuels her writing. When she finally returns for a London season Olivia is stunned to catch a glimpse of the handsome stranger across a ballroom…

Who is this enigmatic man, and why does he keep appearing in her dreams?

Marcus, Earl of Hatfield, is called back to England from his idyllic life in Italy to tend to his ailing father. Pressured by his mother to find a bride, he begrudgingly reenters society. Not long after his return, he meets a captivating young woman by a forest lake, only for her to vanish, leaving him longing to discover her identity. As he resumes his duties, thoughts of his elusive Cinderella linger…

Will Marcus ever reunite with the mysterious woman who has captured his heart?

As their paths cross once more, hope begins to blossom between Olivia and Marcus. Yet, dark clouds gather on the horizon as vicious gossip threatens Olivia’s reputation, and a jealous rival conspires against them. Will they overcome these obstacles and find lasting love, or will Olivia be forced into hiding once again?

"A Dashing Earl's Secret" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.