When a Brooding Duke Loves Again: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Regency Hearts Entwined)

Following the loss of her husband, Mrs. Sarah Shaw becomes a companion to an elderly lady in the countryside. When her daughter befriends the little boy who visits with his father, Sarah’s world is shaken once more. Can a brooding Duke whose name has been marred by scandal make her heart flutter again?

William Manners, Duke of Roxburghe, has long now ceased to believe in love. When his wife abandoned him and their son, without a word, he decided to withdraw from society once and for all. Until a chance encounter with a gentle companion makes him reassess everything he thought he knew…

Brought closer by their children’s friendship, Sarah and William discover feelings thought forever lost. As secrets come to light, and relatives try to sabotage their budding love, it is now or never. Will Sarah and the Duke fight for their right to real happiness or will this dream forever remain beyond reach?

Tropes: Widow Heroine, Brooding Hero, Second Chance at Love.

"When a Brooding Duke Loves Again" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.