Lady Beatrice Ashford has barely returned from France when her brother announces that marriage and a chosen suitor await her in London. Determined to steal one last taste of freedom, she escapes on an impulsive adventure, only to be rescued by a handsome stranger. Pretending to be a governess while believing him to be a merchant, Beatrice never expects to meet him again beneath the chandeliers of a London ballroom.
Rupert Sinclair, Duke of St. James, has inherited a title plagued by whispers, threats, and a mother determined to see him wed. The reputed rake has no patience for romance, until the spirited woman he met far from society’s watchful eyes reappears as Lady Beatrice. The more society and her other suitor try to keep them apart, the harder she becomes to resist.
When gossip over their secret meetings threatens Beatrice’s reputation, a false engagement seems the perfect way to silence the ton and avoid scandal. However, as their pretend affection becomes real, an enemy seeking Rupert’s downfall threatens their future. Will Rupert and Beatrice defy those determined to tear them apart and find the love they never expected?
Tropes: Fake Engagement, Hidden Identity, Compromised Reputation
"The Duke’s Reckless Promise" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
Rupert Sinclair, Duke of St. James, has inherited a title plagued by whispers, threats, and a mother determined to see him wed. The reputed rake has no patience for romance, until the spirited woman he met far from society’s watchful eyes reappears as Lady Beatrice. The more society and her other suitor try to keep them apart, the harder she becomes to resist.
When gossip over their secret meetings threatens Beatrice’s reputation, a false engagement seems the perfect way to silence the ton and avoid scandal. However, as their pretend affection becomes real, an enemy seeking Rupert’s downfall threatens their future. Will Rupert and Beatrice defy those determined to tear them apart and find the love they never expected?
Tropes: Fake Engagement, Hidden Identity, Compromised Reputation
"The Duke’s Reckless Promise" 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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