A Widow to Heal the Brooding Duke

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

Lady Eliza Whitmere is granted refuge when her life is abruptly uprooted. Widowed and cast aside after her husband’s scandal, she retreats to Cheltenham with her young son, determined to remain unnoticed and secure his future. Yet, whispers follow her still, and when she meets a handsome duke, the past she strives to outrun lingers ever near...

Theodore Langford, Duke of Grafton, marked by war and hollowed by the loss of his wife and child, has no desire to reopen his heart, nor to entangle himself in the complications of another family’s sorrow. Until a chance encounter with a reserved young widow unsettles his resolve.

As danger closes in and truths threaten to surface, Eliza and Theodore’s bond is tested. He offers protection she hesitates to trust, while she hides a past that may destroy everything. As a watchful enemy draws ever closer, will their love be enough to overcome suspicion and fear?

Tropes: Widow Heroine, Widower Hero / Brooding Hero, Disguised Identity, Second Chance at Love

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

Sweet Story

I went in with low expectations since this book was read by virtual voice. I was surprised and delighted to enjoy the story as much as I did. It’s very well written and the characters are engaging.

The narration was not bad at all. The “narrator’s” voice is very pleasant and has a natural flow. The only downside is, of course, that there is no appropriate emotion during particular lines when strong emotion or whispering or the like should be shown. That being said, I’ve listened to books with human narrators who did a far worse job so this was actually quite enjoyable.