When duty collides with desire, can love conquer all?
Diana Wakefield is no ordinary American heiress. Independent, sharp-witted, and fiercely loyal, she's crossed the Atlantic to confront the future her family has arranged-a proxy marriage to a powerful English duke she's never met. But instead of accepting her fate, Diana strikes a bold deal with her calculating grandmother: she'll pose as a governess to observe her new husband in secret. If he proves unworthy of her trust-or her heart-she'll escape, free to chart her own destiny. Gabriel Rayborne, Duke of Rothbury, is a man shackled by duty. Left widowed with two young children and a crumbling estate, he's resigned himself to a loveless union to secure his family's future. Yet when a captivating governess enters his home, challenging his every belief about family, loyalty, and love, Gabriel finds his carefully ordered world unraveling. The fact that she stirs his heart-and his desire-is an irresistible complication. As Diana's deception weaves a web of secrets and truths, passion ignites between them, leaving them both questioning their carefully laid plans. But when her identity is revealed, will Gabriel see her betrayal as unforgivable-or as the ultimate act of courage? With scandal threatening and the past haunting their every step, Diana and Gabriel must decide: Is their love strong enough to bridge the divide of duty and desire? Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Tessa Dare, *Her Duke of Duty and Desire* is a spellbinding Regency romance filled with clever banter, heart-stirring moments, and a love story for the ages. If you adore heroines with spirit and dukes with hearts of gold, this captivating tale will sweep you off your feet.