Miss Ridley and the Duke: Dazzling Debutantes, Book 1

Annabel rides through the night to seek help from the duke. Can a marriage born from necessity become true love? In this sweet historical romance, a sheltered baron's daughter and a distinguished duke enter into a marriage of convenience, but his hidden secret threatens to unravel everything. She needs to escape… When Miss Annabel Ridley finds out her fiancé has been unfaithful, she knows she has to call off the wedding. But with her father and everyone else against her, she's running out of options. Desperate, she turns to the Duke of Halmesbury, hoping he'll help her break free from the betrothal before it's too late. He's ready to start over… Widower Philip Markham is finally ready to find a new wife, someone bold enough to avoid repeating the mistakes of his past. When a beautiful young woman unexpectedly shows up in his study, pleading for help to end her engagement to a man he loathes, he offers her a surprising proposal—a marriage of convenience that could benefit them both. But if she agrees, he's determined to keep his past a secret, afraid it might shatter any chance they have at love. Miss Ridley and the Duke is the delightful first book in the Dazzling Debutantes series of sweet Regency romance books. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and heartfelt journeys toward love, then you will be enchanted by Jarrett's charming novel. It can be enjoyed as a standalone book. Tropes include: closed-door after marriage; marriage of convenience; runaway bride; rescuing the damsel in distress; betrayal by the betrothed; opposites attract; forbidden love/scandal.

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Lydbog: 1. april 2026