Distinguished Rogues Series, book 11
He’s looking for love…just not for himself!
The Duke of Exeter may have failed to marry, but he’s determined to find a bride for the cousin who will unwillingly inherit Sinclair’s title, and his overwhelming responsibilities when he dies. With a pinch of artful planning, a hint of competition, and a healthy dose of romance, he’s sure that he’ll get his heir wed in no time at all. What he never expected was that his disagreement with an old friend would herald the return of the lady he lost long ago—and that her return to society could upset his budding matchmaking scheme.
Lady Catherine Forbes, Kitty to dear friends, is astonished that her brother’s disagreement with the powerful Duke of Exeter has gone so far. She has had no choice but to return to London to take her stubborn family in hand. Meeting the duke again was no doubt inevitable, but being drawn to him so strongly at her age is something that takes her by complete surprise. They were never meant to be, but old habits are hard to break. Are they too set in their ways to risk their hearts or will the needs of others separate them a second time?
The Duke’s Heart is a full-length regency historical romance. It is the 11th book in the steamy Distinguished Rogues series but can be read as a stand-alone.
- Silver Fox Duke
- Reunited Lovers
- Mature Couple
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Praise for The Duke’s Heart…
★★★★★ “Fantastic 10 stars! A well written wonderful romance of two people who fell in love thirty years ago and were separated by circumstance.” ~ Nell
★★★★★ “A lively and sweet second chance at love for two lovers still drawn to one another.” ~ Elodie Nicoli
★★★★★ “This is a beautiful romance and love story was a joy to read.” ~ Daisy
★★★★★ “A beautiful second chance romance for Exeter and Kitty. I love that Heather took this mature couple and gave them all of the happiness and romance they deserved.” ~ AngDia
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“Livery again, Teddy?” Sinclair grumbled, glancing sourly at his heir’s current attire with unchecked frustration as the young man entered his study carrying a dusting cloth and a happy smile. “You do know I can afford to furnish you with a proper wardrobe.”
“I do not want anyone to give me a second glance,” Thaddeus Godfrey Berringer, Sinclair’s distant cousin, argued, pulling down a large book from a high shelf. “Dressing like this will keep my identity a secret, and it has. No one looks twice at your servants. They are too blinded by the distinguished Duke of Exeter’s handsome face.”
Teddy grinned impishly as he swiped the cloth over the binding, but Sinclair ground his teeth. They had been having this same argument for the last few months and getting nowhere. He was heartily sick of the deception. He sized up the young man, looking for new ways to argue his point and win. “I would rather they turn their attention to you instead. After all, you will need a wife soon.”
“You need one more. If you could just choose, I would not be needed.”
“Do not start that again, sir,” Sinclair complained.
Marriage was not something that Sinclair seemed fated to enter into, and quite frankly he’d given up on love too.
He studied Teddy as he continued to pull book after book from the shelf, dust it and put it back. The future rested in Thaddeus Berringer’s very capable hands. One day, the young man would share Sinclair’s faith in him.
But not until he stopped thinking himself unworthy of the title and all the responsibility that came with the vast inheritance.
Book Info
Publish Date: October 29, 2019
Digital ISBN: 978-1-925239-58-4
Print ISBN: 978-1-925239-64-5
Genre: Regency Historical Romance
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