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The Duke's Lost Love
(2023)(A book in the Ladies of Sommer by the Sea series)
A Story by Ruth A Casie
In a struggle of denial and destiny, dare they defy fate and chase their heart's desire?
In the northern England coastal village of Sommer-by-the-Sea, Lady Nanette de Chappell, the Comtesse de Moyne, and His Grace, Morgan Fitzhugh, the reluctant 5th Duke of Preswick, share a history steeped in childhood memories. Nanette, residing in the opulent Dunamara Castle of her grandparents, and Fitzhugh, at the magnificent Preswick Hall, were inseparable companions in their youth.
But as adulthood dawns, Fitzhugh, burdened by the weight of his title, has chosen a path of solitude, vowing never to wed and instead relinquish the responsibilities to his younger brother. With his three closest friends at his side, each grappling with their own romantic disappointments, they make a solemn pact one fateful night—to shun the company of women for three years and immerse themselves in the study of chivalrous love.
As destiny weaves its intricate threads, one morning forever alters the course of their lives. Nanette, accompanied by her loyal companions, embarks on a treacherous journey to retrieve a cherished heirloom for her grandmother from the long-shuttered Dunamara Castles, driven by a desire to escape the endless cycle of unsuitable suitors and discover if her ideal of love is attainable or merely a fleeting dream.
Fate has other plans as Nanette and Fitzhugh's paths converge. A sudden snowstorm traps them within the ancient walls of Dunamara Castle, where they must rely on each other's strength and resilience to survive. Together, they navigate through avalanches and cave-ins, forging an unbreakable bond amidst the perilous challenges.
In their quest to fulfill their original missions, Nanette and Fitzhugh uncover something far more precious—the echoes of a love neither of them had anticipated. The question that remains is whether they can summon the courage to open their hearts and embrace the unexpected.
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(Note: This story was first published as part of the Anthology set titled A Duke in Winter in December 2022.)
Genre: Historical Romance
In the northern England coastal village of Sommer-by-the-Sea, Lady Nanette de Chappell, the Comtesse de Moyne, and His Grace, Morgan Fitzhugh, the reluctant 5th Duke of Preswick, share a history steeped in childhood memories. Nanette, residing in the opulent Dunamara Castle of her grandparents, and Fitzhugh, at the magnificent Preswick Hall, were inseparable companions in their youth.
But as adulthood dawns, Fitzhugh, burdened by the weight of his title, has chosen a path of solitude, vowing never to wed and instead relinquish the responsibilities to his younger brother. With his three closest friends at his side, each grappling with their own romantic disappointments, they make a solemn pact one fateful night—to shun the company of women for three years and immerse themselves in the study of chivalrous love.
As destiny weaves its intricate threads, one morning forever alters the course of their lives. Nanette, accompanied by her loyal companions, embarks on a treacherous journey to retrieve a cherished heirloom for her grandmother from the long-shuttered Dunamara Castles, driven by a desire to escape the endless cycle of unsuitable suitors and discover if her ideal of love is attainable or merely a fleeting dream.
Fate has other plans as Nanette and Fitzhugh's paths converge. A sudden snowstorm traps them within the ancient walls of Dunamara Castle, where they must rely on each other's strength and resilience to survive. Together, they navigate through avalanches and cave-ins, forging an unbreakable bond amidst the perilous challenges.
In their quest to fulfill their original missions, Nanette and Fitzhugh uncover something far more precious—the echoes of a love neither of them had anticipated. The question that remains is whether they can summon the courage to open their hearts and embrace the unexpected.
Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!
(Note: This story was first published as part of the Anthology set titled A Duke in Winter in December 2022.)
Genre: Historical Romance
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