A Duke In The Rough

About the book

Want to know how a newly minted duke can avoid title-seeking debutantes? Simple - just tell a little white lie!

Lady Honoria Bell has never been able to mend her broken heart. With suitors lined up by her marquess father, she has given up on the idea of marriage. However, news of a house party thrown by the handsome new Duke of Burwood sparks a glimmer of hope in her father's eyes. Despite the duke's charm, Honoria knows that he can never replace the love she lost with Drake Merrick.

Drake Merrick understands all too well that high society ladies value titles over genuine affection. Losing his true love because of his lowly status as a groom proved this to him. Therefore, when he unexpectedly becomes the Duke of Burwood, he vows to find a wife who loves him for himself, not his title.

Deciding to swap roles with his business associate seems like the perfect way to gauge the intentions of the young debutantes. However, when Honoria enters the scene, his plan starts to unravel and he realizes that his heart will always belong to her.

Will Drake's deceit ultimately allow Honoria to prove her love? Or will his lies end up destroying everything they have?