In this passionate tale set in Victorian America, a courageous young woman must find her way through peril and loss to reclaim her life and love again.
Twenty-year-old Esther Silverton, heiress to one of the most powerful fortunes in the nation, has nobody left to trust. With her oil tycoon father's sudden passing, she's terrified his villainous business partner will ensure she won't survive the two-year wait for her inheritance.
So to avoid a bullseye on her back, Esther is forced into poverty disguised as a man to stay safe on New York's dangerous streets. Close to starvation, her chance to reclaim her fortune takes a positive turn when she talks a dashing British aristocrat into hiring her as a guide for his journey west.
But troubles arise when she can't help but fall for the striking nobleman... George Astley, Duke of Aberdeen, sits on the brink of ruin. Trapped in what feels like the worst year of his life, his prestigious estate approaches collapse, and his best friend disappeared with his investment somewhere in the lawless frontier. To make matters even worse, he's completely confused by his growing feelings for the selfless and brave guide he hired back in New York-who he doesn't realize is a girl...
*Thank you for considering An Outlawed Heiress & Her Duke. This beautiful love story has been a best-seller on Amazon with a solid rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars and is now finally offered on B&N for you as well. If you like American historical romances, you'll love this adventurous tale of kindness and true love. No cheating and no cliffhangers.*