The Midnight Rose Dukes Series by Elizabeth Everly

“Look elsewhere, Miss Ailsworth. Beauty does not belong beside me. ”. “And yet your soul is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. ”. Miss Cordelia Ailsworth has spent years hiding her brilliant mind behind polite smiles and meaningless conversation. In secret, she publishes groundbreaking botanical research, never guessing her anonymous work has captured the admiration of England’s most feared duke... more“Look elsewhere, Miss Ailsworth. Beauty does not belong beside me. ”. “And yet your soul is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. ”. Miss Cordelia Ailsworth has spent years hiding her brilliant mind behind polite smiles and meaningless conversation. In secret, she publishes groundbreaking botanical research, never guessing her anonymous work has captured the admiration of England’s most feared duke. Sebastian Trollope was once a celebrated scholar… until war left him scarred and withdrawn from society. Now known as the Beastly Duke, he lives in isolation, until he meets a young woman whose gentle courage sees past every wound he has tried to hide. But Cordelia’s secret life is more dangerous than she realizes. And when her identity threatens to come to light, she must decide whether to protect her reputation… or trust the only man who has ever understood her heart. A tender, clean Beauty-and-the-Beast Regency romance about healing, hidden brilliance, and love that learns to see with the heart, not the eyes. Craving compelling characters and a story full of twists? This historical romance is a must-have for your library. Brimming with passion, surprises, and emotional depth, plus no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a truly swoon-worthy happily ever after. Also free to read with Kindle Unlimited! less

“You look at me as though you understand me, Miss Ellington. ”. “Only because, Your Grace, I believe you are far lonelier than you allow anyone to see. ”. Rose Ellington has never minded standing at the edges of a room. Quiet observation suits her far better than spectacle, and she has long since learned that dignity matters more than attention. But when an unfortunate fall places her in the arms of the Duke of Carrington, London is quick to assume ambition where there was none... more“You look at me as though you understand me, Miss Ellington. ”. “Only because, Your Grace, I believe you are far lonelier than you allow anyone to see. ”. Rose Ellington has never minded standing at the edges of a room. Quiet observation suits her far better than spectacle, and she has long since learned that dignity matters more than attention. But when an unfortunate fall places her in the arms of the Duke of Carrington, London is quick to assume ambition where there was none. Henry Lennox is known for his reserve. Controlled, composed, and seemingly untouched by the world around him, he has built his life on careful distance. It is simpler that way. He did not expect to notice Rose. He did not expect to understand her. Yet in the stillness of early mornings, away from watchful eyes and whispered speculation, conversation comes more easily than either of them intended. What begins as courtesy slowly becomes something far more unsettling, and far more precious. But society does not easily forget a scandal, however innocent. And for a man who has always trusted in restraint, the true risk is not reputation. It is allowing himself to feel at all. A touching Regency romance about quiet resilience, hard-earned affection, and the joy of finally being seen for who you truly are. If you’re drawn to Regency stories with meaningful characters and themes of renewal, “To Love a Distant Duke” will charm you. This tender journey of second chances, healing hearts, and a marriage of convenience unfolds into a love neither expected, but both deserve. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Only a warm and satisfying happily ever after. Now free to read with Kindle Unlimited! less