The Duke’s Heart

Description

He thought he loved the beauty everyone admired. But his heart was simply waiting for the right woman to see him. Can love overcome their own self-doubt? 

England, 1864. Lord Felix Peergrave may be a duke, but he lives like a prisoner. Stricken with a heart condition since birth, he’s spent his life sheltered by overbearing relatives and resigned to solitude. But when his aunt insists he find a wife to secure the family line, Felix faces a new fear: who could truly love a man too frail to dance, travel, or even walk unaided? 

Honour Seaborn knows how to go unnoticed. Orphaned, penniless, and grateful just to have a roof over her head, she accepts her place as her cousin’s companion. But Honour can’t help admiring the soft-spoken duke who hides pain behind polished manners. She knows he’s far above her station—and clearly captivated by someone else. As courtship begins under a veil of expectations, Felix starts to question everything he thought he wanted. Can he risk scandal, heartbreak, and disappointment to choose the woman who truly sees him? And can Honour believe that someone like the Duke of Morley could ever choose her? 

The Duke’s Heart is a tender, character-driven Victorian romance about quiet resilience, unexpected love, and the courage to follow your heart—even when the world says you shouldn’t. Perfect for readers who love:

Sickly but Strong Hero

Poor but Proud Heroine

Love Triangle;

Slow Burn Romance

Class Divide

Marriage Pressure

Found Family

Gentle, Emotionally Intelligent Hero