
A Widow to Defy the Duke
Eva Shepherd(Author)
Harlequin Special Releases (Publisher)
Published on 1. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-335-54005-8 (ISBN)
Description
"This second installment of Shepherd’s 'Rakes, Rebels and Rogues' series (after A Wager To Win the Debutante) is a steamy Victorian romance about reputation and redemption." - Library Journal
She’ll share the duke’s bed…
but she won’t be his wife!
Growing up believing he was the illegitimate son of a duke, Isaac Radcliff is shocked to discover his late parents had been married—and he’s the new Duke of Hartfield! But first Isaac must claim his seat from his father’s young widow, Adelaide…
Isaac’s roguish smile and handsome face ignite a visceral attraction in Adelaide, making her realize the passion her marriage had been missing. While marrying Isaac is a way to keep her home, she’s defiant. She’s had one convenient marriage—this time it’s a love match or nothing!
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Rakes, Rebels and Rogues
Book 1: A Wager to Win the Debutante
Book 2: A Widow to Defy the Duke
Book 3: A Marriage to Scandalize the Earl
She’ll share the duke’s bed…
but she won’t be his wife!
Growing up believing he was the illegitimate son of a duke, Isaac Radcliff is shocked to discover his late parents had been married—and he’s the new Duke of Hartfield! But first Isaac must claim his seat from his father’s young widow, Adelaide…
Isaac’s roguish smile and handsome face ignite a visceral attraction in Adelaide, making her realize the passion her marriage had been missing. While marrying Isaac is a way to keep her home, she’s defiant. She’s had one convenient marriage—this time it’s a love match or nothing!
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Rakes, Rebels and Rogues
Book 1: A Wager to Win the Debutante
Book 2: A Widow to Defy the Duke
Book 3: A Marriage to Scandalize the Earl
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Edition
Original ed.
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (mass)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 119 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-335-54005-8 (9781335540058)
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After graduating with degrees in history and political science, Eva Shepherd worked in journalism and as an advertising copywriter. She began writing historical romances because it combined her love of a happy ending with her passion for history. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, but spends her days immersed in the world of Victorian England. Eva loves hearing from readers and can be reached via her website evashepherd.com and her Facebook page Facebook.com/evashepherdromancewriter.