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The Duke's Reluctant Bride
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  • Reads 13,817
  • Votes 3,084
  • Parts 39
  • Time 8h 57m
Ongoing, First published Aug 07, 2024
Mature
2 new parts
馃弳Awarded 1st place in the Historical category of The Aureus Awards
馃弳Awarded 3rd place in the Fantasy category of The Crystal Blossom Awards
馃弳Awarded as the 2nd Runner Up in the Fantasy category of the Dreamcatcher Awards
馃弳Awarded "The Best Fantasy Story" of The Reader's Voice Awards
馃弳Awarded "The Best Fantasy Gem" of The Hidden Gem Awards 
馃弳Awarded "Best Blurb" in The Dreamcatcher Awards.




In the enchanting kingdom of Veridonia, where magic flows through every part of daily life, traditions and ancient spells hold a quiet power over the realm.

Lady Adeline Wycliffe, the adventurous and spirited daughter of Viscount Wycliffe, dreams of a life unfettered by noble expectations. With a sharp mind, a kind heart, and a secret gift for magic, she yearns to explore the world beyond the rigid walls of nobility. But her aspirations come to an abrupt halt when her family arranges her marriage to the enigmatic Duke of Wintermere, a man she's heard of only in whispers.

Duke Lucien Valenhart is known for his honor, his strategic brilliance, and the aura of winter that seems to follow him. Steadfast in duty but guarded at heart, Lucien sees marriage as a necessity, a way to strengthen alliances. Love, to him, is a luxury he cannot afford.

Bound by duty but brought together by circumstance, Adeline and Lucien find themselves navigating the grandeur of court life and the quiet magic that fills the Duke's estate. Facing unexpected dangers, enchanting mysteries, and the warmth of small, shared moments, they begin to see each other in a new light. But to truly find one another, they must first let down their walls and open their guarded hearts.
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