A fake engagement becomes the real thing in this historical romance that New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes calls "first-rate Regency fun!" and is perfect for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton series!
Lady Clara Ashford had no intention of ever getting married. A rogue took advantage of her innocence when she was young, and she's spent her whole life trying to make sure no one finds out. But now that her sister is engaged, Clara's well-meaning aunt has set her sights on Clara. Desperate to avoid the matchmaking schemes, Clara's not sure what to do-until her neighbor, the new Duke of Reigate, shows up on her doorstep in need of her help.
Quincy Nesbitt reluctantly accepted the dukedom after his brother's death, but he'll be damned if he accepts his brother's fiancée as well. The only polite way to decline is to become engaged to someone else-quickly. Lady Clara has the right connections and happens to need him as much as he needs her. But he soon discovers she's also witty and selfless, and if he's not careful, he just might lose his heart.
Lady Clara Ashford had no intention of ever getting married. A rogue took advantage of her innocence when she was young, and she's spent her whole life trying to make sure no one finds out. But now that her sister is engaged, Clara's well-meaning aunt has set her sights on Clara. Desperate to avoid the matchmaking schemes, Clara's not sure what to do-until her neighbor, the new Duke of Reigate, shows up on her doorstep in need of her help.
Quincy Nesbitt reluctantly accepted the dukedom after his brother's death, but he'll be damned if he accepts his brother's fiancée as well. The only polite way to decline is to become engaged to someone else-quickly. Lady Clara has the right connections and happens to need him as much as he needs her. But he soon discovers she's also witty and selfless, and if he's not careful, he just might lose his heart.
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After a lifetime of hardship, Poppy Tilburn is working as a cruel debutante's maid when she finds herself at a duke's holiday party-and the duke turns out to be her beloved childhood friend. No matter her joy at being reunited with Marcus-or the feelings still lingering in her heart-Poppy knows she must keep her distance. Any kind of relationship with a woman like her could ruin his reputation.
Marcus, Duke of Hollyton, spent years believing Poppy had died, but now here she is, staying in his home. Surprised as he is, he embraces the chance to convince her to remain with him. Knowing she is too prideful for charity, he offers Poppy the position of companion to his elderly aunt. But as the wintry days pass, and Marcus and Poppy find the romance between them that had sparked so long ago rekindle into something much stronger, will he get a Twelfth Night miracle and convince her to stay for good?
Marcus, Duke of Hollyton, spent years believing Poppy had died, but now here she is, staying in his home. Surprised as he is, he embraces the chance to convince her to remain with him. Knowing she is too prideful for charity, he offers Poppy the position of companion to his elderly aunt. But as the wintry days pass, and Marcus and Poppy find the romance between them that had sparked so long ago rekindle into something much stronger, will he get a Twelfth Night miracle and convince her to stay for good?