What The Duke Wants

By Mary Chase

When Sarah Laurens finds out that her noble brother is in trouble with the notorious Lord, Gregory Flynn, she swallows her pride and decides to head to London to save him. She is determined to convince her brother of his social downfall and bring him home to find a respectable woman and live a happy noble life. What she didn’t expect was to find that despite his horrible reputation, the rogue is actually quite charming. After an incident that also puts her reputation at risk, she doesn't know if she should be determined to stay away from Gregory at all costs. All is fair in love and war!!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Eye Know Romance Publishing
• Release date: Feb 27, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463889039

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What The Duke Wants

A Regency Romance Story

By Mary Chase

Published by 143 Publishing

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Copyright © 2020 Mary Chase

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Sarah Laurens watched the blossoming trees pass as the carriage rumbled down the lane. It would be a relief to disembark from the bouncing seat. She was hot and tired from her long journey. She longed for a bath and to rest in her own soft bed. Her month long visit to Paris had been lovely and exciting. Uncle Jacob and Aunt Nettie were kind and generous. They had proved to be the perfect hosts for a young lady seeking adventure.

Sarah had pleaded with her parents for one last month of freedom. Upon her return, she had promised to be cooperative in the choosing of a husband. She was quite put off by the choices her father had suggested before her journey. She found the idea of being wed to a dandy or a blue jacket repulsive. She much preferred a handsome gent with roguish good looks and a sense of humor.

The carriage halted before the stately house. Sarah patted her red curls and straightened her blue traveling dress. It would not do to appear disheveled when she begged her father for more time. She intended to wrap him around her finger as she had done since birth. She was her father's little darling and had learned to use it to her advantage.

The door swung open and her mother hurried down the steps ahead of the servants. She greeted Sarah with a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek. " My precious daughter. It is wonderful to have you home once again. We have been