Upon the death of his brother, Gerard inherits the title of the Duke of Starling, as well as the responsibility for a ward, Miss Sophia Armstrong. Gerard intends to drink his way through the Christmas season to dull the pain, but he’s surprised by the unannounced arrival of his ward and her mother, who insist on helping him fulfill his ducal obligations to his tenants over the holiday.
Sophia knew the former duke planned to marry her off to a man she’s never met, but if she can delay the betrothal until her birthday in February, she can legally marry her one true love, a shopkeeper from her village. Her mother has other plans—the new duke is in need of a duchess, and she thinks Sophia is perfect for the job.
Gerard finds his new ward too tempting and does his best to avoid being alone with her, especially after an unexpected kiss sets his body on fire. Can he resist her long enough to settle the marriage his brother planned, or will he bring shame upon the dukedom by seducing his ward?
Genre: Historical Romance
Sophia knew the former duke planned to marry her off to a man she’s never met, but if she can delay the betrothal until her birthday in February, she can legally marry her one true love, a shopkeeper from her village. Her mother has other plans—the new duke is in need of a duchess, and she thinks Sophia is perfect for the job.
Gerard finds his new ward too tempting and does his best to avoid being alone with her, especially after an unexpected kiss sets his body on fire. Can he resist her long enough to settle the marriage his brother planned, or will he bring shame upon the dukedom by seducing his ward?
Genre: Historical Romance
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