Loving the Lost Duke — Louise Allen

A duke confronting his demons. A beauty resisting love.

Almost seven years ago the young Duke of Calderbrook left England for the self-imposed exile that seemed the only way to save his life. Now Cal is back, a grown man bent on taking back his birthright and discovering who so nearly killed him -- even if they prove to be someone he loves. The truth, revenge, then a suitable marriage are Cal's aims, but his determined quest is stopped in its tracks by Society beauty Sophie Wilmott. He wants Sophie and Sophie, armored against love by her own secrets, wants Cal. He needs to keep her safe, she needs to guard her heart -- but death is waiting within the Duke's great house and only courage and love are going to give them the strength to overcome it. LOVING THE LOST DUKE is the first in the Dangerous Deceptions series -- historical romance with a twist of mystery and peril.