The Return of the Duke

When his father, the Duke of Wolfford, is hanged for an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, Marcus Stanwick is stripped of everything. Vowing to return honor to his family, he seeks to expose the others involved in the treasonous plot and bring them to justice. His search forces him to turn to a woman he despises for her unforgiveable betrayal -- a woman known as the heartless harlot.

Harboring secrets, Esme Lancaster has her own reasons for wanting to discover who's behind the conspiracy that's still afoot. She doesn't trust Marcus but can't deny the handsome devil makes her wonder if she does indeed possess a heart, one he could very easily steal.

As their hunt for the truth leads them into danger, Marcus finds Esme isn't cold and calculating as he'd assumed but fire and brimstone, with courage and determination to match his own. Soon, they're unable to deny their growing desire

Tropes & themes

Dukes

More by Lorraine Heath

• Passions of a Wicked Earl (2005)
• Beyond Scandal and Desire (2018)
• Beauty Tempts the Beast (2020)
• Scoundrel of My Heart (2021)
• When a Duke Loves a Woman (2018)
• The Scoundrel in Her Bed (2019)
• → Lorraine Heath books in order (full reading guide)

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Where to read The Return of the Duke

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