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Set against the backdrop of Regency England in 1816, the novel follows Lady Alexandra Hobbs, the daughter of the Duke of Huntley, as she navigates a tangled web of courtship and family duty. Alexandra is destined to marry Lord Owen Monroe, yet her family’s plans favor her elder sister Lavinia. Owen, a seasoned bachelor known for drinking, gambling, and womanizing, refuses to relinquish a single pound from his parents until he is engaged. With no other means to secure the marriage, Alexandra proposes a daring bargain: she will mold Owen into a proper gentleman and teach him the etiquette of courtship. As their alliance unfolds, the true motives behind Alexandra’s offer—and the depth of their growing affection—come to light, threatening to disrupt the delicate social fabric of aristocratic society. The story weaves romance, social customs, and the rigid expectations of the Regency aristocracy into a tale of love that defies convention.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Valerie Bowman
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