by Mary Balogh
Part of The Survivors' Club, book 7
First published 2016
George, Duke of Stanbrook, has lived as a widower for years, but now he finds himself ready to love again. His thoughts return constantly to Dora Debbins, a woman he encountered briefly twelve months ago and has never forgotten. Dora gave up dreams of marriage after family scandal made her responsible for her younger sister. She supports them both as a music teacher, resigned to her quiet life of duty and sacrifice. Then George appears at her door, offering her an unexpected opportunity that could transform everything. Their first meeting lasted only moments but left both changed. Now they face a second encounter that could lead to the happiness each thought lost forever. Two people who believed their chances at love had passed must decide whether to risk their hearts on what might be destiny.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adult-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Stanbrook
Period: 12 Months Ago
402 pages · Kindle Edition · Piatkus