Pursuing a Duke

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>A romance that survives loss lies and treachery.</em></strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Ten years have passed since Emmeline Fitzpatrick tearfully debated which of two suitors to marry. She chose Mr. Aiden Fitzpatrick after the other gentleman Andrew Hampton unexpectedly withdrew his proposal. Four years later Aiden died in a tragic hunting accident and a heartbroken Emmeline vanished from London Society.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Now with her cousin's young widow under her care Emmeline is thrust into another London Season-and face-to-face with the man she once might have chosen. Andrew Hampton now the Fifth Duke of Blackstone and her late husband's former best friend has returned from the West Indies with lingering guilt over Aiden's death and a heart still tethered to Emmeline.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>At twenty-eight Emmeline feels too old to attract a duke especially one who meets her with nothing but aloofness and disdain. Yet old feelings don't fade quietly and a storm of longing brews between them-despite years of silence and heartbreak.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>But someone else has their sights set on Andrew and they'll stop at nothing to ensure the duke marries their daughter. As memories resurface and secrets unfold Emmeline and Andrew must decide whether their long-buried love can survive the lies guilt and societal expectations.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Tropes/Story Hooks:</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>? Secrets</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>? Second Chance Romance</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>? Best Friend's Widow</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>? A Working Duke</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>? Torn Between Two Suitors</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><u>Widows of Mayfair</u></strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Book 1: Loving an Earl</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Book 2: Pursuing A Duke</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Book 3: Marrying a Marquess</span></p>