Duke of Thorns

Her father was in his debt. She became his payment.

Miss Cecilia Birks has always lived a comfortable and sheltered life, and she eagerly awaits the day when she finds true love. When her father announces that the family home is close to bankruptcy, she is shocked. Yet, her shock turns to horror when she learns that he has arranged to use her hand in marriage to pay off his debt to the man commonly known as the Duke of Thorns. Cecilia has no choice but to agree to this marriage of convenience, though she will now be forced to leave behind any notion of love.

Benjamin Young, 5th Duke of Thornbrook, seeks to maintain the admiration of his peers - and gain the approval of his mother - by finding a beautiful bride he can parade around, one he can control. He relishes in the way men and women tremble in his presence - or rather most. Miss Cecilia Birks is one who seems to lack the fear others have for him. Dominating such a defiant woman would be a worthy undertaking, and he agrees to marry her with the sole purpose of breaking her spirit.

Finding herself now wed to the loathsome duke, Cecilia soon realizes her husband is not who he portrays himself to be. Beneath all the anger, all the hatred for everyone around him, is another man, one who sparks her interest and softens her heart.

As Benjamin sets out on a journey to see Cecilia put in her place, old feelings he swore to keep buried begin to emerge. It is not long before he realizes there can be more to this marriage than a simple payment of debt. But in order for the two to grow closer, they must first clear the brambles and thorns that threaten to choke the beautiful feelings that have budded between them.

Duke of Thorns is a stand-alone, sweet Regency romance with a guaranteed happily ever after.

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