Lady Harriet Lockwood has never been one to follow the rules. While society expects embroidery and polite conversation, she prefers painting, and sharp wit. Yet, when an offhand remark at a ball sparks scandal, Harriet’s reputation teeters on the brink. Can a fake courtship with the very man she has secretly admired, salvage her?

Edward Sinclair, the newly titled Duke of Wexcombe, faces a crumbling estate and a demanding mother who wants him to marry for wealth. Helping Harriet, his best friend’s sister, is meant to be a favor, but the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep feelings at bay. Can he lay duty aside for the possibility of true love?

With the ton’s watchful eyes upon them, Harriet and Edward find themselves irresistibly drawn to one another. As Harriet wonders if their pretence might conceal true affection, a rival suitor stirs Edward’s heart with a jealousy he cannot deny. Will they dare to defy society’s expectations and embrace a love that transcends convention and time?

"A Duke for Her Willful Heart" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tropes: The Unconventional Heroine, Fake Courtship, Opposites Attract