Books like Guilty pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke
Daphne Wade finds her guilty pleasure in watching the handsome Duke Anthony Courtland—a young aristocrat working the excavation site of his ducal estate. While Anthony regards Daphne merely as a hard‑working member of his team, his careless remark shatters her confidence. Determined to change the Duke's perception, Daphne embarks on a journey of personal growth, learning social graces and self‑confidence to prove that there is more to her than meets the eye. Amidst the backdrop of a historical estate and the intrigues of court life, the two must navigate misunderstandings, hope, and the possibility of romance.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laura Lee Guhrke
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