Duke's estates

When Cecelia Vainsmede, who knows a great deal about his business matters, rejects his proposal of a marriage of convenience, the new Duke of Tereford must come to terms with what he really feels for her when another suitor sets out to win her hand.

After rescuing Kenver Pendrennon, heir of an earl, and spending the night at sea, they must be married to keep a scandal at bay, but with their family opinions growing louder, they will need to lean on each other or risk losing the love that's growing between them.

"What's a lady to do when the man standing in her way might also be the man of her dreams? Henry Deeping and Kate Meacham seem to clash every time they meet. Kate is frustrated by the change in her status following the death of her grandfather, a legendary figure in diplomatic circles. As a lone single woman, she is now effectively nobody, even though she knows everyone and has made important contributions to diplomacy in the past. Henry, just joining...