lling author Amalie Howard whisks you away with a historical romance full of drama, true love, and the perfect happily ever after. Readers will devour this tale of:

• A rebellious heiress determined to be independent
• A shunned duke forced to return to his family estate
• And a scandal between them that will have the whole town aflutter

Sometimes, finding love means flouting the rules...

Born to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away--even if brash and foolhardy--is the only option left to secure her independence.

Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashvale, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms, at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal.

Both are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for both of them. And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all...

Praise for Amalie Howard:

"Her writing sparkles."--LISA KLEYPAS, New York Times bestselling author

"Smart, sexy, deliciously feminist romance that I couldn't put down."--SARAH MACLEAN, New York Times bestselling author, for The Beast of Beswick

"Amalie Howard is the fresh voice historical romance needs right now."--KERRIGAN BYRNE, USA Today bestselling author