The Duchess of Belcraven committed a folly, and bore her husband another man's child. But Lucien was a third son, so all was patched over. Then the two older boys drowned, leaving disaster. Now, over twenty years later, the duke learns he has a legitimate daughter—Beth Armitage, a child of his blood—and he compels Lucien and Beth to marry. Lucien, now the arrogant ducal heir, is devastated to learn he is not his father's child and that the only way to his fortune is through his unwilling bride: an independent schoolteacher raised in the principles of the Rights of Women. Can there be any common ground? Publisher's Note: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley. AWARDS & REVIEWS: Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Winner Best Regency Romance, Romantic Times "...reading about these two intelligent, strong people was such a treat."— All About Romance "...what distinguishes Beverley's writing is the depth of compassion and human understanding."— Kim E Power The Company of Rogues Series: An Arranged Marriage An Unwilling Bride Christmas Angel Dangerous Joy Forbidden Jo Beverley is a New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty historical romance novels. Set in her native England during the medieval, Georgian, and Regency periods, her stories reflect her belief that reading should be fun and leave readers with a smile.