A Duke to Guard Her Heart: a Historical Regency Romance Novel

After her father mysteriously vanishes, Lady Violet Frampton is forced to leave her home and head to Ravenmoor Manor, where she becomes the legal ward of the Duke of Sutherland. Trying to solve the mystery of her father’s disappearance, all clues lead to the duke, but her heart clouds her judgment as she falls in love with her guardian…Sebastian Cavendish, the Duke of Sutherland, is a man known for his sharp reputation and ice-cold demeanor. Burdened by his family’s bleak history, the last thing he wants is to play guardian to a strong-willed woman who asks too many questions. For how long can Sebastian ignore his own feelings for the beautiful, defiant ward?Violet and Sebastian are as opposite as the sun and the moon, yet they cannot deny their growing attraction for each other. As Ravenmoor is filled with secrets and Sebastian’s nemesis is after his title and lands, their budding relationship is put to the test. Can trust and love overcome a dark past, for a future written in the stars?”A Duke to Guard Her Heart” is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Tropes: Forced Proximity, Guardian-Ward Romance, Opposites Attract.