A Duke of One's Own

<p><strong>Summer 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...</strong></p><p>Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called 'friend' invites her to a clandestine party Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined. So when a mysterious stranger offers help she accepts not realising their encounter will turn her life upside down.</p><p>Later that summer Georgiana is invited to attend a house party at an infamous castle in Yorkshire. The gathering is a loosely veiled effort to arrange a marriage for the Duke of Northriding who desperately needs an heir. Duke Gabriel Mauleverer has a terrible reputation as a rake and Georgiana is happy to be a guest purely for the entertainment but upon arrival she is shocked to discover that the Duke is none other than the stranger who rescued her weeks earlier.</p><p>As the other ladies vie for the Duke's attention Georgiana is desperate to avoid their shocking secret getting out. But she finds herself caught unable to avoid Gabriel's gaze. Are they a threat to each other? Or could they be the answer to each other's greatest desires?</p><p><strong>Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's books:</strong></p><p>'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES</p><p>'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE</p><p>'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON</p><p>'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN</p><p>'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH</p><p>'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN</p><p>'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK</p><p>'Witty heartfelt deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN</p><p>'Sexy seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT</p><p>'Witty spicy seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY</p><p>'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN</p><p>'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD</p><p>'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD</p><p>'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER</p>