The Blackstone Bargain
(2025)(The first book in the Northern Grit & Gowns Saga series)
A novel by V L Knight
A dueling scandal. A brooding lord banished to the wilds of Yorkshire. And a woman with a marriage list who plans to avoid men exactly like him…
Elias Blackstone has been exiled to the family estate after one duel too many—and yes, the rumours are mostly true. His only plan is to wait out the gossip, avoid further scandal, and return to London with his fortune intact. Simple.Then Florence Ashcroft storms into his quiet exile, all sharp words and stubborn resolve, determined to find a husband who will leave her well alone. Elias Blackstone—with his reputation, his scowl, and his infuriating charm—does not fit the bill.
She wants peace.
He brings chaos.
But Elias has never been one to back away from a challenge. And Florence, with her cool defiance and hidden vulnerability, might just be the most tempting challenge of all.
Soon, polite bargains give way to heated arguments, stolen glances, and a scandal that could ruin them both—or change everything.
If you love slow-burn Regency romance, razor-sharp banter, and the windswept drama of the Yorkshire moors, you’ll fall headlong into The Blackstone Bargain. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, North and South, Julia Quinn, and Lisa Kleypas.
One brooding lord. One determined heroine. One bargain that could cost them everything… except their hearts.
Genre: Historical
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