The Spinster and the Rake (Never a Wallflower, #1)

The Spinster and the Rake (Never a Wallflower, #1)

Eva Devon

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The marriage game is afoot in this clever blend of My Fair Lady meets Pride and Prejudice with a twist! Edward Stanhope, the icy Duke of Thornfield, likes his life in a certain order. Give him a strong drink, a good book, and his dog for company, and he’s content. But when he goes to his library and finds a woman sitting in his chair, petting his dog, what starts as a request for her to leave quickly turns to a fiery battle of wits, leading to a steamy kiss that could ruin them both if they were caught. So of course, damn it all, that’s when Edward’s aunt walks in, and thereafter announces Miss Georgiana Bly is the future Duchess of Thornfield. Georgiana was content to be a spinster, spending her days reading and working to keep her family out of debt. But now her days are spent locked away with a growly duke, learning how to be the perfect duchess, and her nights spent fighting the undeniable attraction to a man who was never meant for her. As their wedding day approaches, the attraction between them burns hot and fierce, but is it enough to melt the duke’s chilly facade?


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    Apr 04, 2025
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    Mar 09, 2025
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    Edward, the Duke, is a guy on the spectrum during a time when they didn’t know what that meant. So he was considered cold, rude, and distant. But when he and Georgiana, a low ranking Miss from the country, are caught in a compromising position, they are forced to marry. But they are blithe determined to have a successful marriage and in time, Edward learns to give Georgiana the affection she craves. Georgiana learns all about Edward and his “quirks” and the fall for each other. It’s a very sweet story of love and acceptance.

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