Book 1 in the Never the Bride series by USA Today Bestselling Author Emily E K Murdoch!

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, until one scandalous duke refuses to let her go.

Miss Tabitha Chesworth has been down the aisle three times, but only to watch others marry. At twenty-four, she's had enough of being overlooked. She may be titled and well-mannered, but society still treats her as a permanent supporting role. That is, until a fiery clash with the scandalous Duke of Axwick changes everything.

Richard St Maur has sworn never to marry. With a family legacy full of drunkards and gamblers, he refuses to pass on the curse. But his vow doesn't mean he can't enjoy a little mischief, especially with the sharp-tongued, impossible-to-ignore Tabitha.

He wants her in his bed. She demands a ring. And neither of them is prepared for what happens when stubborn hearts and sizzling tension collide.

Tropes you'll love:
? Grumpy Duke vs. Stubborn Heroine (Enemies to Lovers)
? Vow of celibacy
? Strong-willed heroine
? Marriage of persuasion

This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after. Can be read as a standalone or as part of the Never the Bride series.

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Never the Bride Series
Always the Bridesmaid
Always the Chaperone
Always the Courtesan
Always the Best Friend
Always the Wallflower
Always the Bluestocking
Always the Rival
Always the Matchmaker
Always the Widow
Always the Rebel
Always the Mistress
Always the Second Choice

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• Literature & FictionHistorical FictionRegency
• RomanceEnemies to Lovers
• RomanceHistorical RomanceRegency

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