The heart wants what it wants, but duty calls…Amelia Oakley has always lived a privileged life, enjoying the attention of the ton and the countless suitors vying for her hand in marriage. But her world is shattered when her reputation, once pure as the driven snow, is ruined in a single, fateful moment. Cast out by society, and with nowhere to turn to, she is left to pick up the pieces of her broken life. Enter the handsome and enigmatic Duke of Kensington, who offers her a chance at redemption... moreThe heart wants what it wants, but duty calls…Amelia Oakley has always lived a privileged life, enjoying the attention of the ton and the countless suitors vying for her hand in marriage. But her world is shattered when her reputation, once pure as the driven snow, is ruined in a single, fateful moment. Cast out by society, and with nowhere to turn to, she is left to pick up the pieces of her broken life. Enter the handsome and enigmatic Duke of Kensington, who offers her a chance at redemption. But little does the young lady know, for his intentions are not entirely pure.Sidney Reeves, the heir to the Duke of Kensington, once a man of noble standing, now walks the path of disgrace, his reputation tarnished by the events leading to his father's untimely demise. Fueled by anger, he sets his sights on the daughter of the man responsible and plots the perfect revenge. After spreading vile accusations about Amelia’s reputation, he swoops in and proposes to the ruined lady. For he knows to keep his friends close and his enemies even closer.However, they'll soon find themselves tantalized by the promise of passion; for as Sidney battles with his own feelings and the interference of an old flame, he must also confront his guilt and resentment over his father's death. When the truth comes to light, can he convince Amelia to accept all that he has to offer, even though he destroyed everything she once held dear?As they struggle to come to terms with their pasts and build a future together, they must decide whether they can let go of their grudges and embrace a love that has the power to heal all wounds.Love is a battlefield, and revenge is a two-edged sword…*If you like seductive Earls, Dukes, and Barons with a soft heart but a strong will, and romance stories depicting the Regency period, then The Duke’s Reckoning is the perfect novel for you.Dive into the epic world of the Regency Era Ladies, Governesses, and Bluestockings while Lisa Campell takes you on a suspenseful journey full of passion and true love!"The Duke’s Reckoning" is a Historical Regency romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 400 pages). STANDALONE, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less
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