Unveiling the Duke's Heart

Trapped under her strict brother’s control, Sophia desperately seeks an escape to carve out her own life. But her hopes for a happy future are shattered when her brother reveals an arranged marriage with a man twice her age. However, her younger brother becomes her savior, devising a plan that steers her toward a path of unexpected love.

Miss Sophia Barlow has been under her ruthless eldest brother’s guardianship for the last four years. Sophia has fought against Lucas’s incessant matchmaking this previous year. She can’t wait to become of age so that she will no longer have to answer to Lucas. But her world is turned upside down when Lucas arranges for her to marry Lord Dilley—a horrid gentleman almost twice her age! But fate steps in when her beloved younger brother Owen comes up with a plan for her to escape.

Edward Carlisle—The Duke of Carlfield—has spent the last nine years building upon his late father’s legacy. He has no time for settling down although he hopes to marry for love someday just like his parents did eventually. Edward is set to travel to France to seal a lucrative business deal. But things don’t go according to plan, which leaves him spending the summer in his country seat.

An unexpected romance soon blossoms between Sophia and Edward. Will they get their happily ever after or will outside forces tear them apart?

*Discover a captivating tale of love and mystery, where two souls overcome societal expectations and find true happiness. This enchanting romance will keep you engaged from start to finish, delivering a satisfying ending.
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