Lady Georgiana Sutton has spent her life under the weight of a disastrous debut, a social failure that left her feeling inadequate in the glittering world of the ton. With her family’s reputation hanging from a thread, she has kept to the shadows, hiding her beauty and heart behind the walls of propriety. Yet, when a chance encounter with the elusive Marquess of Hambleton stirs unexpected feelings within her, Georgiana dares to hope once again for something more.
Is she willing to risk her future for a man who might never truly love her in return?
Nathaniel Redfield, the Marquess of Hambleton, is known throughout society as a charming recluse—a man who is respected but rarely seen, content with the isolation of his gentleman’s club and his well-guarded solitude. Haunted by his parents’ loveless marriage and the belief that love only brings pain, Nathaniel has vowed to live without the entanglements of romance. Yet, Georgiana is different, and despite his better judgment, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he cannot explain.
Can Nathaniel confront the ghosts of his past before he loses the love of his life?
As gossip and scandal swirl around them, their growing connection is tested by the harsh judgment of society and their own insecurities. Will Georgiana overcome her past and prove she is worthy of love? Can Nathaniel open his heart to a future he never thought possible? Or will the secrets they both harbor tear them apart, leaving them to face their greatest fears alone?
"To Love a Brooding Marquess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Tropes: Family Expectations, Second Chances, Damsel in Distress
Genre: Historical Romance
Is she willing to risk her future for a man who might never truly love her in return?
Nathaniel Redfield, the Marquess of Hambleton, is known throughout society as a charming recluse—a man who is respected but rarely seen, content with the isolation of his gentleman’s club and his well-guarded solitude. Haunted by his parents’ loveless marriage and the belief that love only brings pain, Nathaniel has vowed to live without the entanglements of romance. Yet, Georgiana is different, and despite his better judgment, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he cannot explain.
Can Nathaniel confront the ghosts of his past before he loses the love of his life?
As gossip and scandal swirl around them, their growing connection is tested by the harsh judgment of society and their own insecurities. Will Georgiana overcome her past and prove she is worthy of love? Can Nathaniel open his heart to a future he never thought possible? Or will the secrets they both harbor tear them apart, leaving them to face their greatest fears alone?
"To Love a Brooding Marquess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Tropes: Family Expectations, Second Chances, Damsel in Distress
Genre: Historical Romance
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