Lady Ellington, the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy
marquis, has spent her entire life hiding from London’s high
society—both as a result of her own desires and those forced
upon her by her overbearing and abusive father. When the
marquis passes away suddenly, Ellie feels as though a weight
has been lifted and immediately assumes her role as mistress
of Drake House. Though she is constantly looking over her
shoulder, wondering when it will all be taken from her. And
for good reason—no sooner has she shed her black mourning
garb than a missive arrives, announcing an heir to the
Marquisate. A person she has never heard of before, but one
with enough power to change her fate entirely.
A man uncovering the secrets of his past…
Taken in by his nursemaid in infancy and raised as an
orphan, Alex has never had the benefits of a name or a
bloodline. Yet he’s content to work hard and earn his keep
as a stable hand in one of London’s finest homes, proving
himself worthy of both his position and his friendship to
the beautiful Lady Ellington. When Ellie asks for his help
with a delicate matter, he’s happy to oblige, but soon finds
himself in the middle of more than he bargained for. His
innocent meeting reveals secrets from the past that he never
could have imagined, and he discovers that he’s a duke by
birth. But even with the possibility of a title and all that
goes along with it, Alex is unsure whether he can tear down
the walls Ellie has built to protect her heart.
A love neither can hide…
While the two have a love that’s undeniable, it may not be
enough to bridge the gap and overcome the obstacles standing
in their way. And now, with every secret revealed, there’s
even more at stake.
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