her heart was already full, packed by a love so rich that the only way forward was with a never-ending series of smiles, moments to be cherished, and an endless happily ever after.
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Duchess of Darby
USA Today Bestselling Author Amanda Mariel
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the express written permission of the publisher.
Published by Brooke Ridge Press
For anyone who has ever felt alone and abandoned. Never give up hope!
Also by Amanda mariel
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Scandalous Intentions
Scandalous Redemption
Scandalous Wallflower
Scandalous Liaison
Fabled Love Series
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Captivated by the Captain
Enticed by Lady Elianna
Delighted by the Duke
Lady Archer’s Creed series
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Adeline
Josephine
Scandal Meets Love series
Love Only Me
Find Me Love
If it’s Love
Odd’s of Love
Believe in Love
Chance of Love
Love and Holly
Love and Mistletoe
A Rogue’s Kiss Series
Her Perfect Rogue
His Perfect Hellion
Coming next to the A Rogue’s Kiss series
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Standalone titles
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One Enchanting Kiss
Christmas in the Duke’s Embrace
One Wicked Christmas
Dancing with Serendipity
A Lyon in Her Bed (The Lyon’s Den connected world)
Courting Temptation (House of Devon connected world)
Elspeth Price, Duchess of Darby, drew back her shoulders and lifted her chin as she strode toward her cousin, Lady Marbella’s country home. Desperation filled her insides, causing her heart to squeeze and belly to quiver, but she’d not allow the effects to show on the outside.
She was too proud for all that, even in the face of her dire circumstances. After all, Elspeth was a duchess.
It would never do for her to appear rattled or weak. Such public spectacles were beneath her station. So for now, she would hide her feelings behind her carefully constructed mask. There would be time enough to fall apart once she was alone.
The rattle of carriage wheels sounded behind her, and she peeked over her shoulder in time to watch her coach—or rather the new duke’s coach—leave the drive. A moment of panic seized her as her breath caught in her lungs. She was well and truly on her own now.
Stealing her spine, Elspeth lifted the door knocker along with a prayer. The door swung open, and she gave her best smile. “Good afternoon, Chadwick. Is my cousin in residence?” She greeted the butler.
Chadwick’s face paled as his gaze met hers. “I’m sorry, Your Grace. I’ve orders not to permit you