It Had to Be the Duke — Christi Caldwell

A heartwarming prequel to Christi Caldwell's Along Came a Lady!First love shattered by family obligations. A chance encounter reunites lovers after a lifetime apart. Recently widowed, Lady Lydia has never forgotten her true love Geoffrey, the Duke of Bentley.  Except, years later Geoffrey doesn't resemble the bright young love Lydia remembers. Indulging in a rakish lifestyle has left Geoffrey, the Duke of Bentley, hollow. Now, in his time of need he turns to, Lydia, his one true friend. Can the duke convince Lydia to try again? Or will past mistakes keep them apart, this time, forever?