First published 2024
Lady Elspeth de Moray watches her brother, the Duke of Ayr, wage bitter warfare against Julian Greycourt, the new Duke of Windermere. Julian has earned the nickname Duke of Ice for his arctic control and dispassionate nature. His icy blue eyes can make men faint, and his ruthless reputation precedes him everywhere. When Julian proposes a marriage alliance to end the conflict, Ayr refuses outright. Elspeth knows this may be their only chance for peace between the feuding families. The thoughtful, shy youngest sister makes a desperate choice. She goes to Windermere in secret and makes an offer that could change everything. She will become his bride. But marrying the Duke of Ice means entering a world of scandalous rumors about his bedroom demands. Elspeth must navigate Julian's controlled exterior while discovering what lies beneath his frozen facade.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: arranged-marriage, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Windermere, Ayr
Period: 19th-century
336 pages · Paperback · Piatkus