The Duke’s Rakish Son (Regency Romance)

A devastated lady meets a notorious lordLord James Henwood has been reprimanded by his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Derbyshire, for his unseemly behavior. A frequenter of gambling joints and brothels, the young lord has cultivated quite the name for himself about town. In the meanwhile, he has neglected all of his royal responsibilities, forcing his parents to teach him a dramatic lesson. While they vacation in Scotland, he will be left to run the Carlton Estate, the immense property owned by the family. He will also be responsible for hiring more servants, a dull but important task. Should he fail, he is in danger of losing his inheritance.Lady Amelia Ellsworth faces quite a different set of obstacles. Orphaned by a freak boating accident, the young woman is on the run from her evil cousin Frederick. Frederick wishes to marry her and dispose of her, leaving him with her parents’ fortune. Horrified by this possibility, Amelia and her trusted handmaid Greta flee for London, but they encounter a series of misfortunes that lead them to seek refuge at Carlton Estate. There, Amelia disguises her identity and serves as a handmaid, praying she can return home soon.Will James be able to manage the huge responsibility with which he has been entrusted? Will Amelia find a way to escape Frederick, or will she be forced to live in hiding forever? What will happen when the scandalous lord and the secret lady meet?