The Daring Duke's Little Impulse

Sarah's loving benefactor is dead, the solicitor will sell her home, her only friends in the world are moving, and the man she thought she would one day marry has stopped responding to her. Determined to be the mistress of her own destiny, with or without a man, would be nearly impossible. Her lord, who would be a duke, has stopped corresponding with her. What was to become of her? Time to make her own way, even if she felt woefully unprepared. Needs must.Richard relished the enormous responsibilities and good business prowess that earned him the nickname the Daring Duke. He set his eye on a sassy untitled young lady that he was sure was receptive to him, but her benefactor, a man Richard respects, thought her too young. Between distance and family deaths, he has not seen Sarah in several years and has no response to his request to ask for her hand. The Daring Duke doesn't give up easily, but what is he to do? Storm the castle?