The Wallflower's Scandalous Duke - A Marriage of Convenience Historical Romance #986342

A tragic mistake cost him his past. A ruined reputation bound her to his future.
Eight years ago, a reckless mistake shattered Sebastian Ashford’s world, leaving him with a mountain of survivor's guilt and a vow never to feel passion again. Now the icy, brooding Duke of Ravenshire, he lives a life of absolute, iron-clad control—until a chance encounter in a quiet London conservatory changes everything.
Eleanor Hartwell is society’s favorite invisible wallflower, facing her fourth humiliating season. She never expected a stolen moment of genuine connection with the dangerous Duke. She certainly never expected them to be caught.
With Eleanor's reputation utterly ruined by society gossips, Sebastian offers the only honorable solution: a marriage of convenience. The terms are simple. She will receive financial security and the protection of his remote northern estate. In return, he demands an emotionally detached arrangement. No affection, no love, and no intimacy.
But as the bitter winter sets in at Ravenshire Manor, late nights shared in the estate library begin to melt the Duke's frozen exterior. When a shadow from Eleanor's past threatens her safety, the walls Sebastian built around his heart begin to crumble, sparking a fierce, possessive protectiveness he can no longer deny.
Can Eleanor break through the armor of a man trapped by a lie, or will his dark secrets keep them apart forever?
If you love brooding, protective heroes, sharp-witted wallflowers, and the intoxicating tension of a marriage of convenience, you’ll fall in love with this emotional Regency romance. Buy your copy today to see if love can conquer the coldest winter.