Lady Violet Avery attends a masquerade ball, never suspecting how swiftly fortune can turn. A single, ill-timed moment alone with the Duke of Strathbourne sparks a scandal that leaves her reputation in tatters. With society closing ranks against her, marriage becomes her only option, even if it binds her to a man she never wished to wed.

Tristan Brooks, Duke of Strathbourne, never sought a bride. Burdened by a failing estate and haunted by his father's mistakes, love is a luxury he cannot afford. Yet, when honor binds him to the fiery Violet, and marriage seems the only way to save his name and his family, will he manage to keep his heart locked firmly away?

Thrown together by duty and bound by whispered scandal, Violet and Tristan begin to discover an unexpected warmth and trust growing between them. However, as enemies move in the shadows, will a marriage born of necessity become the love that saves them both?

Tropes: Forced Marriage, Brooding Hero, Opposites Attract

"The Most Unexpected Duchess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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• Literature & FictionHistorical FictionRegency
• RomanceHistorical RomanceRegency
• RomanceHistorical RomanceVictorian

• Publication Date: January 9, 2026
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• Print Length: 449 Pages
• File Size: 46 KB