Expected to curtsy. Destined to defy.

Lady Danielle Huntington had no desire to bend to London's society or its rigid rules. Fierce, free-spirited, and secretly in love with her childhood best friend, she wanted nothing to do with being a debutante during the glittering Season.

When her grandfather declares her the heir to his duchy, her defiance only grows. But a desperate letter exposes her cousin Eleanor's torment at the hands of her cruel husband, and another cousin's sudden disappearance forces Danielle into action. To save them, she strikes a dangerous bargain with her parents and her grandfather.

Risking her freedom—and perhaps her life—Danielle sets out on a perilous mission of rescue. And nothing will stop her...not ridicule, not power, not danger. Not even the handsome, vexing young duke who seems determined to both challenge and betray her at every turn.

Tropes& Vibes: enemies-to-lovers • scheming nobility • protective alpha males • stolen kisses • strong cousin bonds • family loyalty • slow burn • redemption arcs • spy in disguise • kidnapping and imprisonment • suspense + intrigue • fiery female lead

RE-RELEASED-September 2025

(overhauled, expanded, re-edited)

Rebecca is a passionate advocate for raising awareness of abuse, human trafficking, and the devastating impact of drug and alcohol addiction. She does not weave these themes into her stories merely for suspense, but as a reminder that such struggles are tragically real—and that victims are never to blame.

She is also a firm believer in women's rights, drawing inspiration from the women of the past—such as those in the 1800s—who fought with courage and conviction to prove that women were not the property of their husbands, but their companions. Rebecca upholds the truth that violence has no place in relationships or marriage.

TW: emotional & physical abuse

(ChatGPT was used for final editing.)