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Lillian Hargrove lives a secluded, privileged life in London, yearning for connection. After a scandalous portrait threatens her reputation, she turns to the Duke of Warnick, a Scottish noble who detests English aristocracy yet inherits a burdensome title and an aging ward. Warnick arrives in London determined to marry off the ward, hoping to avoid the responsibilities of his dukedom. When Lily insists on loving marriage, the duke’s disdain for England is challenged, and a complicated romance develops that forces both to confront duty, pride, and the true meaning of companionship.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah MacLean
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