The Duke in Disguise

The fact that you cared enough to bring me your concerns moves me deeply.

Her skin suddenly crawled with gooseflesh, as worry coalesced into fear for her own safety.

The sun seemed to burst upon them as they stepped outdoors.

“If she’s anything like you, I’m sure she’ll succeed admirably.”

As if thinking about her had magically conjured her, she appeared in the doorway, hesitating, one hand on the frame.

Richard was at Thanet Court to protect Stephen while Cecil was recovering from consumption.

There was a frozen moment between them, when she realized that she simply enjoyed looking at him, regardless of his flaws.

The connection between them seemed to pulse and shimmer with a life of its own, drawing her forward though she was unwilling.

“Miss Shelby, surely you can entertain us at the piano to alleviate our boredom.”

But his black eyes, fringed with more lashes than a man had a right to, trapped her within his gaze.