Her Duke of Duty and Desire
(2024)(The first book in the American Heiress series)
A novel by Violet Sinclair
Award-winning author, Violet Sinclair brings you Her Duke of Duty and Desire
A Regency Romance of Deception, Redemption, and Scandalous Love
American Heiresses - Book 1
When duty collides with desire, can love conquer all?
Diana Wakefield is no ordinary American heiress. Independent, sharp-witted, and fiercely loyal, she’s crossed the Atlantic to confront the future her family has arrangeda proxy marriage to a powerful English duke she’s never met. But instead of accepting her fate, Diana strikes a bold deal with her calculating grandmother: she’ll pose as a governess to observe her new husband in secret. If he proves unworthy of her trustor her heartshe’ll escape, free to chart her own destiny.
Gabriel Rayborne, Duke of Rothbury, is a man shackled by duty. Left widowed with two young children and a crumbling estate, he’s resigned himself to a loveless union to secure his family’s future. Yet when a captivating governess enters his home, challenging his every belief about family, loyalty, and love, Gabriel finds his carefully ordered world unraveling. The fact that she stirs his heartand his desireis an irresistible complication.
As Diana’s deception weaves a web of secrets and truths, passion ignites between them, leaving them both questioning their carefully laid plans. But when her identity is revealed, will Gabriel see her betrayal as unforgivableor as the ultimate act of courage?
With scandal threatening and the past haunting their every step, Diana and Gabriel must decide: Is their love strong enough to bridge the divide of duty and desire?
Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Tessa Dare, *Her Duke of Duty and Desire* is a spellbinding Regency romance filled with clever banter, heart-stirring moments, and a love story for the ages. If you adore heroines with spirit and dukes with hearts of gold, this captivating tale will sweep you off your feet.
Get your copy today and immerse yourself in a world of romance, deception, and undeniable passion!
Genre: Historical Romance
A Regency Romance of Deception, Redemption, and Scandalous Love
American Heiresses - Book 1
When duty collides with desire, can love conquer all?
Diana Wakefield is no ordinary American heiress. Independent, sharp-witted, and fiercely loyal, she’s crossed the Atlantic to confront the future her family has arrangeda proxy marriage to a powerful English duke she’s never met. But instead of accepting her fate, Diana strikes a bold deal with her calculating grandmother: she’ll pose as a governess to observe her new husband in secret. If he proves unworthy of her trustor her heartshe’ll escape, free to chart her own destiny.
Gabriel Rayborne, Duke of Rothbury, is a man shackled by duty. Left widowed with two young children and a crumbling estate, he’s resigned himself to a loveless union to secure his family’s future. Yet when a captivating governess enters his home, challenging his every belief about family, loyalty, and love, Gabriel finds his carefully ordered world unraveling. The fact that she stirs his heartand his desireis an irresistible complication.
As Diana’s deception weaves a web of secrets and truths, passion ignites between them, leaving them both questioning their carefully laid plans. But when her identity is revealed, will Gabriel see her betrayal as unforgivableor as the ultimate act of courage?
With scandal threatening and the past haunting their every step, Diana and Gabriel must decide: Is their love strong enough to bridge the divide of duty and desire?
Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Tessa Dare, *Her Duke of Duty and Desire* is a spellbinding Regency romance filled with clever banter, heart-stirring moments, and a love story for the ages. If you adore heroines with spirit and dukes with hearts of gold, this captivating tale will sweep you off your feet.
Get your copy today and immerse yourself in a world of romance, deception, and undeniable passion!
Genre: Historical Romance
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