Forced to Marry the Marquess

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

Raised in a cold, scholarly home, Julia Hawthorne has always prized her independence and intellect, refusing to conform to society’s expectations of a dutiful wife. However, when her family forces her into marriage with the stoic Marquess of Wessex, she is thrust into a union that tests both her pride and her duty to protect the Ellington legacy.

Gabriel Ellington, the Marquess of Wessex, a battle-hardened military officer turned reluctant aristocrat, was never meant to inherit his title. His marriage to Julia is a strategic move to protect his family’s lands from looming legal threats. Their first encounter was nothing but conflict, yet soon attraction and resentment begin to gather like a storm beneath Ellington Hall’s roof.

Surrounded by rumors, sabotage, and betrayal, Julia and Gabriel must discover whether their love can survive the lies threatening them. Will trust take root, or will the past tighten its hold on their future?

Tropes: Forced marriage, Enemies to Lovers, Wounded Hero, Unconventional Heroine

"Forced to Marry the Marquess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.