Arabella and the Reluctant Duke
Arabella and the Reluctant Duke
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A rebellious lady, a grumpy blacksmith, and a clash of worlds that sparks an unexpected romance
Everything was a lie ....until it all unravelled.
Lady Arabella is done with embroidery and simpering suitors! She craves adventure, not a husband chosen by her father. So, she trades her ballgowns for plain skirts and answers an advertisement for a governess. What she doesn't expect is the gruffly handsome Philip Merivale, a blacksmith with a brood of mischievous children and a deep distrust of the aristocracy.
Philip, still reeling from loss, believes Arabella is just another pampered lady playing at common life. He's determined to teach her a lesson in hard work and humility. But her wit and spirit charm him despite his best efforts, and soon, their playful sparring turns into something far more tender: a blossoming affection.
Amidst playful pranks and heartwarming family moments, Arabella discovers a secret that could deeply complicate their budding relationship. Can she bridge the gap between their vastly different lives, or will her hidden identity create an insurmountable obstacle to their growing fondness?
★ Enemies to lovers ★ Hidden identity ★ Widower with children ★ Fish-out-of-water heroine ★ Found family ★ Sweet and swoony Regency romance
Arabella and the Reluctant Duke is a delightful Regency romance filled with laughter, tender moments, and a sweet, satisfying happily-ever-after.
Dive into the charming Wishing Well series, where each standalone story is a promise of love and enchantment.
"Jane Eyre meets Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in this delightful clean Regency romance." -Mandyharpist
"Come along as Sofi weaves her spell of adventure, intrigue, and wishes. You will see rich characters and defined writing." -Lady Moon
"This story is not just delightfully romantic and achingly sweet, but it also stands out for allowing the characters to be recognised for their skills and talents and loved for themselves and not for their wealth and status." -Reader on Amazon
- Story details
- Series: Wishing Well Series 2
- Publication date: April 27, 2021
- Genre: Historical Romance
- Audience: Upper YA
- Narration type: Human
- Fiction form: Novel
- Content ratings
- Pepper level: 🫑🫑
- Sensitive themes: Arranged or forced marriage, Child abuse/endangerment, Grief or loss of a loved one, Kidnapping or abduction, PTSD or trauma recovery, and War or battle scenes
- Representation: Single-parent or widowed-parent protagonist
- Profanity: 2 Mild
- Substance: 2 Mild
- Violence: 1 None
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