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In a selfless act to support her family, Hortense takes up servitude as the personal maid of Lady Annabelle Barbour, the daughter of the Marquis of Hadleigh. Even though she faces the callous whims of her employer with grace, destiny's hand weaves an intricate dance when a captivating suitor for her lady arrives. His intention fixed on Annabelle, but his heart unmistakably drawn to Hortense, how can she ignore her one chance at what seems like true love?
She knows she must resist her heart’s calling, but will she have what it takes to do so?
Cillian Napier, the brooding Duke of Wakefield, battles to restore his family's tarnished legacy. In an effort to salvage it, he seeks a union with a respectable lady, and fate chooses Lady Annabelle to be his only option. Yet, the moment his eyes lock with Hortense's enchanting gaze, Cillian realizes he can never proceed. How does one marry for duty when the heart yearns for another, destined to remain out of reach?
While the need to protect his family from another scandal remains, the urge to be in her presence is overpowering…
Despite Hortense's attempts to suppress her feelings and steer Cillian toward Lady Annabelle, an unyielding force draws them closer. Their attraction is blossoming into something deeper, and neither of them know how to stop it. Can they find the strength to defy society’s conventions and choose love over propriety? Will they dare to challenge the barriers that confine them, risking everything for a chance at an eternal fairytale?
"The Mysterious Duke's Romance" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
She knows she must resist her heart’s calling, but will she have what it takes to do so?
Cillian Napier, the brooding Duke of Wakefield, battles to restore his family's tarnished legacy. In an effort to salvage it, he seeks a union with a respectable lady, and fate chooses Lady Annabelle to be his only option. Yet, the moment his eyes lock with Hortense's enchanting gaze, Cillian realizes he can never proceed. How does one marry for duty when the heart yearns for another, destined to remain out of reach?
While the need to protect his family from another scandal remains, the urge to be in her presence is overpowering…
Despite Hortense's attempts to suppress her feelings and steer Cillian toward Lady Annabelle, an unyielding force draws them closer. Their attraction is blossoming into something deeper, and neither of them know how to stop it. Can they find the strength to defy society’s conventions and choose love over propriety? Will they dare to challenge the barriers that confine them, risking everything for a chance at an eternal fairytale?
"The Mysterious Duke's Romance" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
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