As soon as Penelope Ainsworth arrives in London, she sets tongues wagging. During a solitary ride, a near collision with a melancholic stranger known as the "mad Duke" leaves her breathless with intrigue. Despite her friend's warnings, Penelope is drawn to the Duke's enigmatic past and imposing presence. As she navigates the dangerous waters of London's elite, their eyes meet again at a ball, and she feels powerless to resist his devilish charms...

Will Penelope choose to risk everything for her wicked Duke?

His facial scar and troubled past have earned Theodore Winterbourne the title of the mad Duke, a reputation that sometimes works to his advantage by keeping the nosy ton at bay. Yet, beneath his brooding exterior lies a man tormented by family trauma and a fierce determination to avoid his father's tragic fate. Swearing never to marry, he is totally unprepared for the fiery Lady who ignites a flame within him. As their mutual love for riding blossoms into a friendship, Theo finds himself on the brink of breaking his own rules to pursue his passion for her.

Yet, will he ever denounce the wounds of his past that continue to haunt him?

In the scorching London summer, Penelope is swept away by the alluring Duke. As their scandalous romance blossoms amidst the glittering world of high society, a simple horseback ride turns into a thrilling and dangerous escapade, igniting a passion that threatens to consume them both. With secrets and betrayal lurking at every turn, will their sinful love survive the storm, or will it be crushed under the weight of scandal and prejudice?

"A Duke's Wicked Secret" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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