Penelope and the Wicked Duke (The Wishing Well #4)

A runaway heiress. A mischievous lord. One unforgettable masquerade.

Half-Indian, orphaned, and forgotten by the man who was meant to protect her, Penelope Reid is through with waiting. Disguised as a boy, she sets off for London to track down her guardian-the man she's secretly loved since childhood.

But the city is no place for a girl alone, especially one playing at being a gentleman. Lost in a world of duels, dice, and danger, Pen crashes-literally-into Lord Archibald Alworth, a devilishly handsome dandy with a keen eye and a wicked sense of humor.

Archie can't resist the challenge of taking young "Pen" under his wing. Teaching him the ropes of Regency bachelorhood is amusing-until Archie realizes his protégée is not who she seems. When the truth emerges, so do feelings Archie never expected. . . and Pen never wanted.

Just as Pen begins to question everything-her past, her future, even her own heart-a mysterious sponsor offers her a fresh chance at happiness: a London Season, with one catch. She must give up her disguise and step fully into the role of a lady. But can she reclaim the parts of herself she's hidden for so long. . . and still hold on to the love she's only just begun to find?

Romantic, witty, and full of heart, Penelope and the Wicked Duke is a sweet Regency romp about identity, loyalty, and love in the most unexpected places.
A standalone romance in the bestselling Wishing Well series.