Miss Hannah Ballard is not looking for love. She has a fortune at her disposal and a passion for painting that outstrips the ladylike conventions of the day, and a man will only slow her down. However, when an intriguing invitation from the new Duke of Rutherford disrupts her quiet existence, Hannah finds herself torn.
Will she give this mysterious man a chance, or let her preconceptions stand in the way?
The newly appointed Duke of Rutherford, Simon Maddox, faces the challenge of restoring his dilapidated estate while grappling with his reluctance to embrace the responsibilities of his station. Determined to uphold his family's honor, Simon's plans are disrupted when he encounters Hannah, a woman whose spirit and independence captivate him.
Could the nearby heiress hold the key to not only his financial woes, but most importantly, his heart?
Hannah and Simon begin to grow closer despite their differences, but a woman from Simon’s past enters the picture just as their romance blossoms. Lady Georgiana Carrington is everything Simon ever wanted in a wife, but Hannah is what makes his heart feel more alive than ever. Will Simon's loyalty to an old love threaten the much more fulfilling romance with Hannah, or will their love overcome past obstacles and temptations?
"A Duke’s Unexpected Match" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
Will she give this mysterious man a chance, or let her preconceptions stand in the way?
The newly appointed Duke of Rutherford, Simon Maddox, faces the challenge of restoring his dilapidated estate while grappling with his reluctance to embrace the responsibilities of his station. Determined to uphold his family's honor, Simon's plans are disrupted when he encounters Hannah, a woman whose spirit and independence captivate him.
Could the nearby heiress hold the key to not only his financial woes, but most importantly, his heart?
Hannah and Simon begin to grow closer despite their differences, but a woman from Simon’s past enters the picture just as their romance blossoms. Lady Georgiana Carrington is everything Simon ever wanted in a wife, but Hannah is what makes his heart feel more alive than ever. Will Simon's loyalty to an old love threaten the much more fulfilling romance with Hannah, or will their love overcome past obstacles and temptations?
"A Duke’s Unexpected Match" 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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