The Most Gracious Dukes and Barons: A Historical Regency Romance Collection
Alice Kirks

Heart-melting stories filled with strong emotion, suspense, plot twists, and always, love!
A Wallflower for the Stoic Duke
Lady Anna Stuart, trapped in the marriage market by her cruel brother and scheming aunt, finds solace in her love for botany. When she meets the enigmatic Duke of Manchester, their unexpected connection stirs something within both of them. The Duke, returning to society after the loss of his wife and child, only seeks to fulfill his duty and secure an heir. To free Anna from her aunt's control, he proposes a charade, but their growing feelings for each other complicate things. Will their connection lead to liberation, or will the web of deceit threaten their chance at love?p>
The Melody of a Baron's Heart
After her father's death, Emma Preston is sent to London under the guardianship of the brooding Baron Henry Blackwood, whose tragic past has left him both physically and emotionally scarred. At Blackwood Hall, Emma finds solace in her violin, unaware that her music will begin to break through the Baron’s hardened exterior. As their connection deepens, their growing feelings clash with duty and societal expectations. Can their shared love for music heal their wounds, or will the weight duty and fear keep them apart forever?
Destined for the Brooding Baron
Miss Cassandra Clayton flees a loveless engagement, taking a new identity as a governess at the King's Manor. There, she tends to the Baron’s troubled children, unaware that the brooding Lord Edward Lincoln will change her life forever. Lord Edward, still haunted by a past tragedy, begins to soften under Cassandra's compassion. However, hidden truths and lingering pain threaten their growing bond. Will love conquer the shadows of their past, or will secrets destroy their chance at happiness?
If you love clean Regency romances that feature dynamic and inspiring women of the era and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you are going to love this collection!
Each book is a standalone, clean and sweet story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.