My Masquerade With the Duke

<h4><strong><em>On her home planet women command power. On Earth she must pretend to be a man to gain her freedom.</em></strong></h4><p>Liora Reeves has never truly belonged in Regency England.  The rigid rules and expectations of society feel all wrong for someone who comes from a world where women wield freedom and power as easily as men. So when an unexpected opportunity arises Liora does the unthinkable: <strong>she disguises herself as a gentleman</strong> and sets out for London.</p><p>What she doesn't expect is to share the road with the newly titled Duke of Coleford-warm earnest and curiously easy to talk to. <strong>Or that there would be only one bed.</strong></p><p>Marcus is still finding his footing as a duke when he meets the intriguing gentleman travelling beside him. Their growing closeness surprises him but he can't deny how much he enjoys the clever stranger's company-even as something about him doesn't quite add up.</p><p>As their journey unfolds and a dangerous mystery emerges the weight of Liora's deception becomes crushing. She's falling for Marcus-but does he care for <em>her</em> or for the man he believes her to be?</p><p>Soon Liora must decide how long she can keep her true identity hidden. Because if her secret is revealed she risks losing her freedom her future... and the man she's come to love.</p><p><strong>Tropes:</strong> Gender-bending disguise • Road trip romance • Only one bed • Reverse Grumpy / Sunshine • Cinnamon roll hero • Murder mystery subplot • Open door/steamy romance with a sci-fi twist</p><p><strong><em>My Masquerade With the Duke</em></strong><em> is book 2 in The Reeves of Reeves Hall series but can be enjoyed as a standalone.</em></p>