by Eloisa James
First published 2012
Theodora Saxby never expected James Ryburn to propose. The heir to the Duchy of Ashbrook could have any woman in London, yet he chose her despite society calling her The Ugly Duchess. His romantic proposal before the prince convinces even practical Theo that he truly loves her. The tabloids predict their marriage will last six months. Theo believes it will endure forever. Then she learns the truth. James wanted her dowry, not her heart or her face. Their wedding shocked society. Their separation creates scandal. Now James must fight the hardest battle of his life. He needs to prove to Theo that he genuinely loves her, that the duckling has become a swan in his eyes. For a man with a pirate's soul, this war for love demands every weapon he possesses.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adult-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: London
Period: 19th-Century
237 pages · Kindle Edition · Avon