Five squabbling guardians. Three rivals for an earldom. And one dashing cavalryman threatening to ruin all Belle’s plans…
At fourteen, Arabella Audley inherited her father’s Scottish barony—but was denied his English earldom.
Shuffled between multiple guardians for six long years while Parliament dithers over determining the Earl of Audley’s rightful heir, Belle’s tired of being reduced to the role of pawn.
This year, at the King’s Birthday Ball, she’ll finally risk a gambit of her own.
The prize?
Her beloved Audley Priory, and the chance to serve its people.
The plan?
Broker a betrothal to one of her rivals for the earldom.
A perfectly sensible scheme—
Until a rakishly handsome cavalry officer checkmates Belle, challenging everything she thought she ever wanted.
Caught between legacy and love, audacious Belle must decide how far she’ll go to secure the life—and heart—she truly desires.
If you adore opposites-attract, contested inheritance, court intrigue forbidden romances, then fall in love with Not Quite a Countess, the Georgian-set prequel to the award-winning Audacious Ladies of Audley series.
What readers are saying:
★★★★★ “The strong character development and authentic historical detail were brilliant”
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★★★★★ “Whip-smart dialogue, well-written characters, and wonderful scenes from Georgian London—a lovely read”
