When an innocent country girl marries a powerful duke, she expects passion—but gets a cold, distant stranger instead. Swept into the glittering world of London society, Alexandra finds herself caught in a web of jealousy and intrigue while struggling to break through her husband's icy exterior. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, she discovers the tender, sensual man beneath his arrogant mask—and realizes she'll risk everything to save him. This is McNaught at her finest: an achingly beautiful story about fighting for love against all odds.

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A slow-burn Regency romance: yearning strings and lush orchestral arrangements meet tender indie ballads. Moody, intimate piano. Sensual but never crude—think emotional ache, forbidden longing, and the moment cold walls finally crumble. Cinematic and achingly romantic.