What the Duke Wants

England 1814

Miss Grace Radclyffe is a practical woman with dreams

Dreams so close to fruition, patience has become intolerable. Still, she must bide her time even if being the ward of churlish relatives means:

1. Awkwardness is inevitable particularly when the circumstances are hilarious.

2. Kindness is exploitablespecifically when dealing with The Beau Monde.

3. Patience is impossibleespecially when one is days from gaining one's inheritance.

Fortunately, she is far too attached to her dreams to allow these truths to thwart her practical plans. Plans that do not involve a certain dukeno matter how delicious, sinful, and profound.

The Duke of Stonebridge doesn't have the luxury to dream

As a duke and an agent for the crown, Stonebridge carries the weight of responsibility and is prepared to pursue what he needs, even if such needs do not align with what he wants. And what he wants is Miss Grace Radclyffewholly inappropriate, impossibly perfect, and utterly remarkable

1. He tried to ignore herimpossible.

2. He employed his best scowlsfutile.

And all too soon, he's stifling smiles and the twitch of his lips. Then, he's wrapping her in his arms

Kissing.

Taking.

Claiming.

It seems he wasn't prepared for everything after all...

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