Dazzling Debutantes

Annabel rides through the night to seek help from the duke. Can a marriage born from necessity become true love? In this sweet historical romance, a sheltered baron's daughter and a distinguished duke enter into a marriage of convenience, but his hidden secret threatens to unravel everything. She needs to escape… When Miss Annabel Ridley finds out her fiancé has been unfaithful, she knows she has to call off the wedding. But with her father and everyone else against her, she's running out of options. Desperate, she turns to the Duke of Halmesbury, hoping he'll help her break free from the betrothal before it's too late. He's ready to start over… Widower Philip Markham is finally ready to find a new wife, someone bold enough to avoid repeating the mistakes of his past. When a beautiful young woman unexpectedly shows up in his study, pleading for help to end her engagement to a man he loathes, he offers her a surprising proposal-a marriage of convenience that could benefit them both. But if she agrees, he's determined to keep his past a secret, afraid it might shatter any chance they have at love. Miss Ridley and the Duke is the delightful first book in the Dazzling Debutantes series of sweet Regency romance books. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and heartfelt journeys toward love, then you will be enchanted by Jarrett's charming novel. It can be enjoyed as a standalone book. Tropes include: closed-door after marriage; marriage of convenience; runaway bride; rescuing the damsel in distress; betrayal by the betrothed; opposites attract; forbidden love/scandal.

She vowed never to marry. He never expected to fall in love. But danger may leave them no choice. In this sweet historical romance, a sharp-witted debutante and a reformed rogue find themselves entangled in an unexpected marriage. As secrets surface and threats draw near, can they put the past behind them and trust in love before it is too late? Her fortune draws the wrong kind of interest… Miss Sophia Hayward had carefully planned a future free of marriage, managing her reputation and dowry with precision. But when she overhears a scheme to force her into a hasty elopement, she realizes she must reconsider the earl's offer of courtship. He may not be the man she dreamed of-but he may be the only one willing to protect her from a most dangerous match. He cannot get her out of his thoughts... Lord Richard Balfour, the Earl of Saunton, never expected a young woman's blunt opinion to unravel him-but Miss Hayward's sharp observations strike a chord. For the first time, he wishes to become a better man. Earning Sophia's regard, however, will take more than good intentions. With danger circling and his past mistakes gaining ground, can he prove himself worthy before they lose their chance at happiness? Miss Hayward and the Earl is the delightful next chapter in the Dazzling Debutantes Regency romance series. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and heartfelt journeys toward love, then you will be enchanted by Jarrett's charming novel. Can be enjoyed as a standalone book. What to expect: kissing; no cursing; closed door after marriage. Included Historical Romance Tropes:marriage of convenience avoided; reluctant bride; bluestocking heroine; redemption arc; scandalous past.