A Duke's Second Chance

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

De: Aria Norton

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Lady Eleanor Balfour is a woman who refuses to conform to what is expected of her. With her love for books and sharp intellect, she has never been one to fit society's expectations. Determined to remain true to herself, she is content with the prospect of spinsterhood. However, her family has other plans, insisting that London’s bustling social Season is her last chance to secure a husband. Just as Eleanor prepares for the familiar routine of disappointing introductions, a chance encounter with the brooding Duke of Devonshire changes everything.

Can she defy her family and risk being ostracized by society for the sake of romance?

Nathaniel Radford, the Duke of Devonshire, has long withdrawn from society after the tragic loss of his wife. The last place he wants to be is at a ball, but his brother’s insistence forces him out of seclusion. When he meets Eleanor, he is taken aback by her spirit and beauty, as it is unlike any he has encountered before. Yet, as his tender feelings for her grow, whispers about their significant age difference spread and the Duke finds himself the subject of harsh judgment and gossip.

Does he deserve a second chance at happiness or is he destined to remain alone?

As Eleanor and the Duke grow closer, forces from both their lives conspire to keep them apart. Jealous rivals, family expectations, and the weight of society's judgment threaten to destroy their blossoming romance. Will they find the strength to defy convention and fight for their love, or will they be forced to abandon the only joy they have ever known?

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