A Scarred Duke takes a Bride

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

Lady Emmaline Moreau, daughter of the Earl of Monrith, is a prim and proper lady in public, but behind closed doors, she's a shrewd businesswoman. When her first big investment goes awry, risking her family's financial ruin, Emmaline feels the weight of guilt pressing down on her. Desperate to save her family from the pauper's house, she must navigate the world of London's elite.

When she strikes a deal with the devil himself, will it cost her everything she holds dear?

Lord Alexander Black, Duke of Westmarch, is burdened by his family's legacy of debt and violence. Haunted by a tragic past, he resigned himself to a life of solitude. However, when fate brings him face-to-face with Emmaline, he's drawn to her in ways he never imagined. For Alexander to capture the love that beckons to him though, he must break free from the chains of his past.

Will he defy the odds and fight for a future filled with passion and happiness alongside Emmaline, even if it means risking everything?

In the devil's lair, where mystery and intrigue abound, Emmaline finds herself drawn to a scarred nobleman who may hold the key to her family's salvation. But as secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, she must confront the ultimate question: is he a friend or foe? And when betrayal strikes, will their love be enough to overcome the darkness threatening to consume them both?

"A Scarred Duke takes a Bride" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.