The Unexpected Duchess By Valerie Bowman -

Derek is a war hero who only wants peace and quiet; he believes the demure Cassandra is the perfect bride to fulfill a deathbed promise made to a fallen comrade. Key Features & Themes

Lucy hides behind a hedgerow to feed Cassandra discouraging lines, only to find herself invigorated by the "Duke of Decisive," who proves to be her intellectual match. The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie Bowman

Lady Lucy Upton, known for her sharp tongue and fierce loyalty, devises a plan to help her shy friend, Lady Cassandra Monroe, discourage an unwanted suitor— Lord Derek Hunt , the Duke of Claringdon. Derek is a war hero who only wants