Secrets of a Duke's Heart

When a wary spinster meets a duke in disguise, their battle of wits turns into a war of hearts. Cavalier Cove, Cornwall, 1816Miss Clarissa Penfirth is the quintessential wallflower—quiet, observant, and entirely uninterested in marriage. After years of watching her friends enter disastrous matches, she has no intention of suffering the same fate. Resigned to spinsterhood, she finds comfort in books, long walks by the sea, and avoiding the attention of gentlemen.During a visit to her cousin's estate in Cornwall, she meets Mr. Jude Montague, a man with more secrets than pages in one of her beloved novels. His sharp wit and roguish charm pique her curiosity, but when she discovers that Mr. Montague is no ordinary gentleman, Clarissa is left reeling. Was he toying with her affections, or could his heart truly be hers?Welcome to Cavalier Cove, where love is as unpredictable as the tides. If you love lighthearted, steamy Regency novellas with attack geese, swoon-worthy dukes, and witty banter, you won't want to miss Secrets of a Duke's Heart, a standalone Regency novella with a happy ever after. Part of the Wayward Dukes collection of interconnected standalones.