When a seamstress stumbles into the wrong bedroom at midnight, she finds herself in the arms of London's most infuriating duke—and tangled in scandal that destroys her pristine reputation by morning. Rather than disappear in shame, the brooding Duke of Blackbourne returns with an outrageous proposition: marry him and give him an heir, and he'll restore her standing. What unfolds is a deliciously witty battle of wills between a virtuous woman determined to reclaim her life and a roguish duke who's far more captivating (and dangerous to her heart) than she ever anticipated. If you love banter-filled romance with a dash of humor and serious chemistry, this standalone will have you swooning well past midnight.

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Sultry strings and smoldering indie vocals meet classical elegance. Think moody atmospheric jazz, sensual R&B undertones, and dramatic orchestral swells. Blend Florence + The Machine intensity with intimate acoustic moments. Evoke forbidden desire, tension, and passionate midnight encounters in gaslit drawing rooms.