The Runaway Lady's Secret
(2025)(A book in the Whispers of Regency Love series)
A novel by Bridget Barton
Lady Eliza Whitmore has always been trapped by society’s expectations, but when her brother’s scandalous elopement ruins the family’s reputation, she is forced into a cruel marriage. Desperate, Eliza flees to Bath, assuming a new identity as Mrs. Wentworth, finding freedom and an unexpected romance…
James Pembroke, the Duke of Ashbourne, prefers solitude, avoiding London’s social scene. However, when his younger sister Charlotte seeks a husband, the Duke reluctantly agrees to help. Little did he know he would be drawn to the mysterious Mrs. Wentworth, his sister’s chaperone, whose hidden beauty intrigues him, stirring emotions he has long buried…
As James and Eliza navigate the social scene together, they uncover secrets about each other’s pasts. James is drawn to Eliza’s hidden beauty and quiet strength, while Eliza struggles to keep her true identity a secret. Will Eliza’s secret world and James’s protective instincts drive them closer or force them apart forever?
"The Runaway Lady’s Secret" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Tropes: Disguised Heroine, Forced Proximity, Brooding Hero
Genre: Historical Romance
James Pembroke, the Duke of Ashbourne, prefers solitude, avoiding London’s social scene. However, when his younger sister Charlotte seeks a husband, the Duke reluctantly agrees to help. Little did he know he would be drawn to the mysterious Mrs. Wentworth, his sister’s chaperone, whose hidden beauty intrigues him, stirring emotions he has long buried…
As James and Eliza navigate the social scene together, they uncover secrets about each other’s pasts. James is drawn to Eliza’s hidden beauty and quiet strength, while Eliza struggles to keep her true identity a secret. Will Eliza’s secret world and James’s protective instincts drive them closer or force them apart forever?
"The Runaway Lady’s Secret" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Tropes: Disguised Heroine, Forced Proximity, Brooding Hero
Genre: Historical Romance
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