The Ice Duchess

Amy Rose Bennett

2024-07 · Scandalous Regency Widows 2 knyga · Tantor Media Inc · Skaito Hannah Martin

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Georgiana Dudley, the 'Ice Duchess', has just emerged from mourning after a nine-year marriage of convenience to the Duke of Darby, her twin brother's lover. Deeply hurt by a scoundrel a decade ago, Georgie swore she would never turn her head for any man, let alone another rakehell. But then she encounters the wickedly handsome and all too charming Rafe Landsbury, the Earl of Markham and against her better judgment, her interest is reluctantly aroused. An affair may be impossible to resist but dare she trust Lord Markham with her most intimate secrets . . . and her heart? Society believes Rafe to be a diplomat but for many years he has been working on the Continent as a spy for the Crown. Leaving the shadowy world of espionage behind, he returns to London with the intention of finding a wife. When he is paired with the frosty yet fascinating Duchess of Darby at the piquet table during a ton ball, he is intrigued. Do-or-die man that he is, he's certainly not going to let her cool demeanor dissuade him from pursuing her. When Rafe's dark past returns to endanger Georgie, he is determined to protect her at all costs, even if that means hiding who he once was. With the stakes so high, both Georgie and Rafe must decide if love is a risk worth taking . . . Contains mature themes.

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Amy Rose Bennett is an Australian author who has a passion for penning emotion-packed historical romances. A former speech pathologist, Amy is happily married to her very own romantic hero and has two lovely, very accomplished adult daughters.

Hannah Martin is a classically trained British actress and experienced audiobook narrator of many bestselling titles. Hannah lives in London, England, and is a passionate lover of books and history.