The Duchess Deal

Lady Emma Gladstone, a spirited vicar's daughter, finds herself in a precarious situation when she literally stumbles upon the reclusive Duke of Ashbury. Scarred both physically and emotionally from a tragic accident, the duke requires a wife—not for love, but for a convenient heir and to deter the meddlesome women of society. He proposes a marriage of convenience to Emma, a woman he presumes will be meek and easily managed. However, Emma is anything but. Armed with wit, intelligence, and an indomitable spirit, she refuses to be a silent duchess. As Emma slowly chips away at Ashbury's gruff exterior and uncovers the vulnerable man beneath his scars, their 'deal' begins to unravel. What starts as a practical arrangement blossoms into an unexpected, passionate connection, forcing them to confront their pasts and the true meaning of love within an unconventional marriage.