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Michael Poole, the Duke of St. Aldric, is celebrated as a paragon of virtue—earning the nickname "The Saint". Yet beneath his honorable exterior lies a history of indiscretion that could disgrace his family. After a chance encounter with the governess Madeline Cranston, who bears his heir, the duke resolves to seek redemption through a marriage of convenience. Madeline, however, is not the compliant duchess the ton expects. Their union quickly spirals into a series of scandals, forcing Michael to face his past sins while he wrestles with feelings that grow beyond his original intentions, and Madeline vows to hold him accountable for his deeds.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Christine Merrill
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