The Heiress and the Scoundrel Duke

The Heiress and the Scoundrel Duke She Has the Money. He Has the Title. Neither Expected Love. A ruined duke. A defiant heiress. A marriage born of necessity and destined for desire. Lord Julian Blackmoor, the scandalous Duke of Langley, has three months to find a fortune or lose everything. His last hope? A hasty marriage to an heiress with a dowry large enough to rescue his crumbling estate. Enter Miss Margaret Linfield: twenty-four, opinionated, and proudly spinster-bound.
She has no intention of becoming anyone's social pawn-especially not for a notorious rake whose charm hides more secrets than society could ever guess. But when family pressure forces them to the altar, Maggie and Julian strike a bargain: a title for her, a dowry for him, and separate lives once an heir is produced. What begins as a cold transaction soon ignites with unexpected chemistry, biting wit, and slow-burning passion neither can deny.
As desire deepens into something far more dangerous, long-buried scandals rise from the past-and Maggie must decide if love is worth risking everything. including her heart. Perfect for fans of steamy Regency romance, marriage of convenience, reformed rakes, and strong heroines who won't go quietly.