The Marquess of Misrule: a Steamy Regency Historical Romance Vane Dynasty: High Stakes, Dark Secrets, and Undeniable Passion Book

He wanted a pawn for his revenge. He didn’t expect to capture a Queen.Ten years ago, Gabriel Vane’s life was destroyed. His father was branded a traitor, his family was cast into the gutter, and Gabriel was forced to become the “King of Shadows”—ruling London’s darkest gaming hells to survive. Now, he has the money, the power, and the title of Marquess. The only thing missing is vengeance.His target? The Duke of Aylesbury, the man who framed his father. His weapon? The Duke’s perfect, pristine daughter, Lady Clara Hartwell.Gabriel’s plan is cold and calculated: Ruin Clara’s reputation, force a marriage, and destroy her father’s legacy from the inside. He expects a vapid, weeping debutante.He gets Clara.Secretly brilliant and suffocated by society’s rules, Clara doesn’t see Gabriel as a monster. She sees him as an escape. When he springs his trap, she doesn’t cower—she negotiates.But as their marriage of convenience turns into a battle of wits, Gabriel realizes he’s made a fatal strategic error. Clara isn’t just a piece on his board; she’s the only woman who can match his intellect. And when the line between hatred and passion blurs, the King of Shadows must decide what matters more: the revenge he’s spent a decade building, or the wife he never intended to love.Tropes & Themes:Marriage of ConvenienceRevenge Plot / Enemies to LoversDark vs. Light (Brooding Hero / Intellectual Heroine)Class Warfare (Gaming Hell Owner vs. Duke’s Daughter)Chess & Strategy MetaphorsFound Family Dynamics Perfect for fans of: Lisa Kleypas, Sarah MacLean, and the high-stakes drama of Peaky Blinders.