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A marriage of convenience, opposites attract Regency romance
A marriage bound by rules
…made to be broken?
If Lady Charlotte’s being forced to wed, then she will choose the suitor with the best garden so she can grow her beloved flowers. While scoping out the Duke of Severn’s palatial grounds, she’s caught trespassing and stuns him with a proposal!
Alaric has no desire to risk his heart again, and neither does Charlotte, but her dowry could rebuild the estate neglected by his father. Despite Alaric’s rules for their convenient marriage, his new wife brings chaos, color and temptation to Alaric’s ordered world. Can he resist their kindling passion, or will it set his rule book ablaze?
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Rules of Marriage
Book 1: The Duke's Marriage Rules
A marriage bound by rules
…made to be broken?
If Lady Charlotte’s being forced to wed, then she will choose the suitor with the best garden so she can grow her beloved flowers. While scoping out the Duke of Severn’s palatial grounds, she’s caught trespassing and stuns him with a proposal!
Alaric has no desire to risk his heart again, and neither does Charlotte, but her dowry could rebuild the estate neglected by his father. Despite Alaric’s rules for their convenient marriage, his new wife brings chaos, color and temptation to Alaric’s ordered world. Can he resist their kindling passion, or will it set his rule book ablaze?
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Rules of Marriage
Book 1: The Duke's Marriage Rules
A marriage of convenience, opposites attract Regency romance
A marriage bound by rules
…made to be broken?
If Lady Charlotte’s being forced to wed, then she will choose the suitor with the best garden so she can grow her beloved flowers. While scoping out the Duke of Severn’s palatial grounds,...
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Andrea Romance
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November 1, 2026
Horticulturist Lady Charlotte must wed, so she chooses the suitor with the best gardens. Her dowry restores the stuffy Duke of Severn’s estate—but her chaos, color, and passion threaten to set his rulebook alight. This romance is fun and swoony. At first, Charlotte and Alaric are content to remain distant. Then, they start falling for each other, and she seeks more closeness. But Alaric sticks to the rules—until she breaks through his emotional walls. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.
About the author
RITA® Award Finalist and Kindle bestselling author Michelle Willingham has written over fifty historical romances, novellas, and short stories. Currently, she lives in northern Virginia with her family and pets. When she's not writing, Michelle enjoys reading, baking, and traveling. Visit her website at: www.michellewillingham.com.
RITA® Award Finalist and Kindle bestselling author Michelle Willingham has written over fifty historical romances, novellas, and short stories. Currently, she lives in northern Virginia with her family and pets. When she's not writing, Michelle enjoys reading, baking, and traveling. Visit her web...
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