The Illegitimate Heir — Ayr Bray

From bestselling author Ayr Bray comes The Illegitimate Heir, the romantic tale of an honourable soldier, a rich beauty, and a vengeful rake…

The younger son of an earl often cannot afford to marry for love, so it is fortunate Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam has fallen in love with Helen Malham, who has both beauty and wealth. Her father, however, will not allow her to marry a man without a title.

When the Prince Regent names Richard the Duke of Blachedone, it is both a blessing and a curse. His newly acquired title means he may marry Helen -- assuming she will have him once the truth comes out. He was awarded the dukedom not for his service to the Crown, but because he is the former duke's illegitimate son, and soon all of London will know.

Mr. Calvin Aldrich is a rake and a blackguard and set to be one of the richest dukes in England … until his uncle is stripped of his titles and possessions while on his deathbed. Bereft of his inheritance, Calvin will stop at nothing to get revenge on his uncle's illegitimate heir. He will strike at Richard in any way he can, even if it means ruining an innocent woman.

“True love is not to desire a person, but to truly desire their happiness�"even at the risk of losing your own. A true and everlasting love is what Richard feels for Helen, and it is the root of Ayr Bray's latest novel, The Illegitimate Heir.”

“I haven't read any Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice variations quite like this one. I loved it from the first page.”

“Ayr Bray entrances with this irresistibly endearing historical regency romance.”