The Brooding Duke She Dared to Defy

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

De: Penelope Whitmore

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Miss Eleanor Whitcombe has long resigned herself to a life of quiet invisibility, until one reckless moment places her in the path of a powerful Duke. Publicly humiliated but unwilling to yield, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game when she saves his life from a poisoned drink. Now, entangled in secrets far darker than society’s scorn, will she dare to risk her heart as well as her safety?

Julian Montreux, the Duke of Caldermere, lives behind walls of suspicion and duty, haunted by his father’s mysterious death. He trusts no one, least of all the bold young woman who defies him at every turn and sees too much of what he wishes hidden. Yet, as danger closes in and betrayal lurks within his own circle, will he protect his heart or will she become his greatest weakness?

Forced into a fragile alliance, Eleanor and Julian are swept into a web of intrigue, deception, and undeniable desire. Their sharp rivalry softens into something far more dangerous, while the threat against them grows ever nearer. When trust becomes the riskiest gamble of all, will love save them or destroy them both?

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Fake courtship, Brooding Hero, Wallflower.

"The Brooding Duke She Dared to Defy" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.