Whispers of Scandal: A Regency Ruse of Ruin and Romance

Kassia D. Price


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In Regency London’s bright, unforgiving social circle, Beatrice Langley is running out of options. She’s clever, well read, and nearly broke. Her family’s money is gone, and the Season favors fortunes, not brains. Then the Duke of Ashford enters her orbit wealthy, notorious, and followed by scandal wherever he goes. To quiet talk about his stubborn bachelorhood, he offers a a public engagement, nothing more. Her family regains security. His reputation gets a polish.
The arrangement works on paper. At balls and dinners, they play their parts smiles practiced, hands properly placed. But proximity changes things. Looks linger. Banter sharpens. A gloved touch lasts a second too long. Desire seeps in where calculation once lived, unsettling them both.
All eyes are on them. Rivals watch for slips. Old secrets press close. One mistake could ruin Beatrice’s standing and expose the trust forming between them. The rules are strict, and society keeps score.
Can a bargain meant for show survive once it starts to feel real?
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