Books like Never a gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
Miss Grace Fairchild, plain yet practical, is expected to marry for status, but a scandal with her old flame means she must marry Diccan Hilliard. Diccan, a rogue, and Grace, a soldier's daughter, must navigate the complex world of society's elite, where lies, deceit, and danger lurk. The novel explores themes of honor, love, and the pursuit of a future with someone who isn't the perfect match.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Eileen Dreyer
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