Her Duke of Duty and Desire

When duty collides with desire, can love conquer all?

Diana Wakefield is no ordinary American heiress. Independent, sharp-witted, and fiercely loyal, she's crossed the Atlantic to confront the future her family has arranged-a proxy marriage to a powerful English duke she's never met. But instead of accepting her fate, Diana strikes a bold deal with her calculating grandmother: she'll pose as a governess to observe her new husband in secret. If he proves unworthy of her trust-or her heart-she'll escape, free to chart her own destiny.

Gabriel Rayborne, Duke of Rothbury, is a man shackled by duty. Left widowed with two young children and a crumbling estate, he's resigned himself to a loveless union to secure his family's future. Yet when a captivating governess enters his home, challenging his every belief about family, loyalty, and love, Gabriel finds his carefully ordered world unraveling. The fact that she stirs his heart-and his desire-is an irresistible complication.

As Diana's deception weaves a web of secrets and truths, passion ignites between them, leaving them both questioning their carefully laid plans. But when her identity is revealed, will Gabriel see her betrayal as unforgivable-or as the ultimate act of courage?

With scandal threatening and the past haunting their every step, Diana and Gabriel must decide: Is their love strong enough to bridge the divide of duty and desire?

Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Tessa Dare, *Her Duke of Duty and Desire* is a spellbinding Regency romance filled with clever banter, heart-stirring moments, and a love story for the ages. If you adore heroines with spirit and dukes with hearts of gold, this captivating tale will sweep you off your feet.

Violet Sinclair writes swoon-worthy Regency romance with a dash of adventure and a whole lot of heart. Splitting her time between the rolling landscapes of Italy and the sun-drenched shores of Florida, she finds inspiration in history, travel, and the occasional glass of wine on a picturesque balcony. When she's not crafting tales of love and longing, she's indulging in her own favorite romances-whether by lounging poolside with a book, wandering through cobblestone streets steeped in history, or dreaming of glittering London ballrooms. She shares her whirlwind life with her husband and their four boys, embracing every adventure, from Disney escapades to camping under the stars.