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The Duke of Ruin, Gabriel Duke, has risen from the slums to the heights of high society, wielding wealth and ruthlessness. When his new neighbor, Lady Penelope Campion, who loves nothing more than rescuing animals, takes residency next door, she issues a challenge: if Gabriel can rehome her rescued creatures—cats, a dog, a goose, an otter, a hedgehog—he may undercut her kindness. Gabriel, amused and intrigued, accepts. As Penelope faces the daunting task of finding loving homes, she discovers that even a hardened Duke can be moved by compassion and wit. Their rivalry turns into a flirtatious romance as they fight to win each other's hearts.
Set against the lavish backdrop of Regency society, the story juxtaposes the Duke’s cold ambition with Penelope’s warm empathy, offering a spirited look at love, loyalty, and the transformative power of animals.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Tessa Dare
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