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Lady Flora Mackenzie refuses to marry for anything but love, no matter how urgently her brother insists. Proud of her Scottish roots, she escapes a suffocating London ball for the quiet of the stables—only to stumble upon a mysterious gentleman, an unfortunate accident, and a scandal that changes everything… Lord Alexander Huxley never wanted a wife, least of all one forced upon him by gossip. Fresh from the Royal Navy, he is bound by honour to marry the fiery Highland beauty. Her wit and courage stir something he thought long lost, even as the shadows of his past urge him to keep his ...

Phoebe Pollard's life has been marked by tragedy, as she was orphaned and left under the cold care of her aunt and uncle. Desperate to escape her cruel fate, she does not shy away from an unexpected marriage proposal by the mysterious Duke of Walsingham. With rumors swirling around her beau, Phoebe is thrust into a life she never imagined, next to a man whose world is filled with secrets. Despite the shadows of his past, she soon discovers a tender man under his reclusive demeanor, and sparks fly between them. Could true love ever arise from a union of convenience? The outcast Thomas ...

Lady Annalise Jameson, a kind-hearted bookworm, prefers the solace of the library over the company of potential suitors. Living under the oppressive watch of her cruel aunt, Annalise clings to the hope of one day marrying for love and escaping to her own fairytale. Yet, finding a husband who values her intellect proves more challenging than she ever imagined - until she meets the brooding Duke of Spaldwick at the local Statty Fair. Could it be that she is about to experience a love story better than the ones in her novels? Mason Montgomery, Duke of Spaldwick, is a reclusive scholar haunted ...

Beauty of the ton, Lady Emmeline Dashwood is the perfect snob. Little did she know she would find her life irreversibly changed by being forced to marry the Duke of Silverwood, as an act of desperation to avoid scandal… Can the dashing Duke be her ultimate lesson in love and humility? Theodore Wycliffe, the Duke of Silverwood, is left with nothing but mountains of debt, after his father’s passing. With his mother pressuring him to marry for dowry, saving Emmeline’s life and reputation seems like the perfect chance. Can he truly fall for the capricious beauty, whose very charms so ...

After the tragic death of her parents, Lauren Dunn’s life turns into chaos. Her cold half-brother seizes the family estate and casts Lauren out, forcing her into servitude for the sinister Duke of Vallance. Trapped and helpless, she uncovers the Duke's dark ties to the slave trade, as young women around her mysteriously vanish. However, her encounter with the new neighboring servant fills her with hope and stirs emotions she once felt only with her long-gone childhood friend, Andrew. To her surprise, the more time passes, the more this kind commoner seems increasingly similar to her old ...

Tragedy leaves Lady Emmeline Honeyfield orphaned, homeless, and at the mercy of cruel relatives. Reduced to a servant in her own home, she clings to dreams of freedom. Yet, a magical dance with a masked stranger sparks hope—but can she ever reclaim the happiness she deserves? Frederick Ashburton, Marquess of Linslade, returns from war to investigate his late friend’s sister’s stolen inheritance. However, a masquerade ball brings him close with a masked beauty who captivates his mind and soul. Could she hold the key to the answers he seeks? As secrets unravel and danger looms, Emmeline...

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 ...

Rachel Middleton has always trusted her artist’s eye to reveal a person’s true nature. Αfter uncovering a diary that exposes generations of heartbreak, she vows never to surrender her freedom to love. That is, until a bleeding stranger collapses at her feet—and she finds herself holding the life, and heart, of a Duke in her hands… Evan Darby, the brooding Duke of Pembroke, is haunted by scandal, accused of killing his family. While trying to clear his name, he is viciously attacked and saved by a Marquess’s beautiful daughter. As she sees beyond the gossip and deep into his true ...

Heartbroken, Miss Marianne Wentworth seeks a fresh start in Yorkshire, caring for the Duke’s unruly children. A gifted musician, she longs to lose herself in his famed collection of instruments, but little did she know she would also find love in the Duke’s grieving household… Adam Loxley, Duke of Ferrenby, has shielded his heart after a tragic accident leaves him blind. However, Marianne’s kindness and musical talent bring light back to his home and life, until a priceless violin goes missing, and suspicion falls on her… Torn between grief and romance, can the sweet notes of ...

Marianne Palmer's dressmaking dreams seem as distant as the stars. When her brother’s gambling drives their family to financial ruin, she is pushed into marrying the local baker. As Christmas approaches, Marianne will meet a miracle in the face of Taylor Oliver, a charming stranger with a past cloaked in mystery. While the festive season unfolds, Marianne finds herself drawn to him… However, love isn’t part of her plan, especially not with a man hiding secrets that could change everything… Taylor Garrett, Viscount Embry, is a man on the run—from a forced engagement, the clutches ...

Lady Sybella Carstairs flees her scheming stepfather’s plans to marry her off to a rake, but a winter storm leaves her stranded in the snow. Rescued by a stranger, she soon realizes he is the same masked Lord she once shared a forbidden but tender moment with during a Christmas masquerade ball. Will sparks fly again when she becomes a servant at his estate? Edward Hallam, the new Duke of Barrington, has never forgotten the masked beauty who once captured his heart. While burdened by family responsibilities, he rescues an oddly familiar woman in the snow. As she becomes a servant in his ...

Clarissa Langley finds solace in the melodies of her piano, the only constant in a world that sees her blindness as a weakness. Accepting a position as a music tutor, she enters the life of the reclusive Duke of Langley. From the very start, she senses his pain—she may not be able to see his scars, but she sees him in a way no one ever could…? Sebastian Wilmington, once London’s most sought-after Duke, hides behind the walls of his estate, scarred and bitter. However, Clarissa’s music stirs something profoundly deep within him. Against all reason, he finds himself drawn to her. ...

Miss Eleanor Whitaker has never blindly followed society’s rules. Pressured to marry for status, she longs for love instead. When a charming stranger sets her soul ablaze with intellect and unspoken connection, her heart stirs, until she discovers his true identity…. James Ashbourne, the Earl of Ashford, is tired of being sought for his title, not his heart. When Eleanor mistakes him for a humble stablehand, he embraces the chance to be seen as just a man. When the truth is revealed though, he risks losing the only woman who truly understands him... With society’s expectations closing...

After losing her fiance and caring for her sick sister, Anna Cartwright has resigned herself to a life of duty as a nursemaid. When she arrives at Westford Manor to care for the Duke’s niece, her harp playing soothes more than the baby—it begins to unguard the Duke's heart, stirring tender emotions within him. Will her melody unlock a future she never even dared to dream of? Edward Sheldon, Duke of Westford, has long buried his emotions behind duty, haunted by his parents' loveless marriage. However, Anna’s strength and tender music strike something deep within him, making him ...