A Duke By Any Other Name: A Regency Romance Novella: 2 (Brides of North Barrows)

Daphne Goodenham has always been determined to wed a duke--not just because she loves fine dresses and parties but because she wants to guarantee that she and her sister are never destitute again. When she meets the Duke of Inverfyre a notorious fop she immediately notices intriguing inconsistencies. Is there more to the duke than meets the eye? Why would he hide the truth if he were handsome young rich and a duke? Alexander the Duke of Inverfyre is bent on catching a notorious thief who injured his sister no matter what the cost. But when the lovely Miss Goodenham is bent on charming him Alexanders disguise proves to be no defense against her curiosity--and he has no resistance to her kiss. Will Daphne inadvertently foil Alexanders plan? Will he have to sacrifice her interest to avenge his sister? Or can Daphne ensure Alexanders triumph and make her own Christmas wish come true?