A Duke’s Scandalous Obsession by Lucy Langton

Lady Catherine Stanhope, a delicate flower hidden among the shadows of her family’s tragedies, believed her quiet existence shielded her from life’s harsh realities. Yet, it is in the glittering ballrooms of London’s high society that Catherine’s path crosses with the tempting Duke of Fairhaven. Although untouched by his devilish charm, she soon finds herself thrust into an impossible choice: her brother’s ruin or a marriage to this complete stranger.
Will she make her heart a sacrifice or will destiny unveil another path for her?
Dominic Worthington, Duke of Fairhaven, is a man bound by duty, haunted by the specter of his father’s legacy, a looming deadline to marry or lose everything. When his path crosses with Catherine’s, a spark of fascination is ignited in him for the bewitching beauty who remains impervious to his allure. Soon, dark secrets surface and Dominic seizes upon the opportunity to manipulate her into a marriage of convenience, unaware of the profound impact it will have on them both.
He may force her to marry him, but can he force her to actually love him?
As Catherine and Dominic clash in the gilded halls of society, their passionate relationship takes unexpected turns. But, as they journey together, they discover hidden depths within themselves and each other. Just as their scandalous bond strengthens, a new threat emerges, one that threatens to unravel the dark secret of Catherine’s brother and test the true depths of Dominic’s commitment. Will he stand by Catherine’s side and prove that his love for her changed him, or will their fragile bond be shattered forever?

“A Duke’s Scandalous Obsession” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.