The Fallen Dukes Series by Valentina Lovelace

In the halls of Hawthorne, desire burns hotter than propriety—and secrets lurk where passion dares to tread. “I was his wife in name only. He made sure I became his in every other way.”Determined to reclaim her family’s lost honour, Lady Lydia Grantham makes a scandalous proposal—marriage to a proud duke with nothing left to lose. She expects cold civility... moreIn the halls of Hawthorne, desire burns hotter than propriety—and secrets lurk where passion dares to tread. “I was his wife in name only. He made sure I became his in every other way.”Determined to reclaim her family’s lost honour, Lady Lydia Grantham makes a scandalous proposal—marriage to a proud duke with nothing left to lose. She expects cold civility. Instead, she finds a man whose touch burns hotter than propriety allows…Nicholas Montclair, Duke of Hawthorne, agrees to wed for her fortune—but he never expected his sharp-tongued bride to challenge his every defence. Lydia’s wit cuts as deeply as her beauty captivates him, and soon desire becomes a battle neither intends to lose…What begins as a marriage of convenience blazes into a dangerous passion, one that tempts Nicholas to surrender the pride he’s sworn to protect. But secrets linger in the shadows of Hawthorne Hall—and when betrayal strikes, the fire between them may be the only thing strong enough to save them both…☆☆☆☆☆ A Scandalous Proposal for the Duke is a stand-alone Historical Regency Romance book with a strong happily ever after. Step into a world of simmering tension and breathtaking passion, where a marriage of duty becomes a love for the ages.Buy it now to uncover Lady Lydia's emotionally charged tale that will leave you breathless.Thank you!Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited! less

“Do you take pleasure in defying me?”“Only when you look at me as though you’d rather punish than kiss me.” “He swore our marriage would be one of duty. He forgot that desire doesn’t obey vows.”When the poet who captured her heart is unmasked as a fortune-hunting fraud, Lady Charlotte refuses to let heartbreak define her... more“Do you take pleasure in defying me?”“Only when you look at me as though you’d rather punish than kiss me.” “He swore our marriage would be one of duty. He forgot that desire doesn’t obey vows.”When the poet who captured her heart is unmasked as a fortune-hunting fraud, Lady Charlotte refuses to let heartbreak define her. To save her name—and her pride—she makes a shocking offer to the one man colder than scandal the reclusive Duke of Duskbourne, Cassian…Cassian agrees to wed for convenience alone. Love destroyed him once, and he will not open his heart again. But his new bride is no meek society ornament. Charlotte’s wit cuts sharper than her smile, and her touch burns hotter than propriety allows…Behind the doors of Duskbourne Hall, passion becomes their undoing. Yet when Charlotte’s past deception comes to light and Cassian’s buried grief threatens to consume them, they must decide whether to retreat into safety… or risk ruin for a love that blazes brighter than the dawn.☆☆☆☆☆ To Tame the Dark Duke is a stand-alone Historical Regency Romance book with a strong happily ever after. Step into a world of simmering tension and breathtaking passion, where a marriage of duty becomes a love for the ages.Buy it now to uncover Lady Charlotte's emotionally charged tale that will leave you breathless.Thank you!Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited! less