A Widowed Duke’s Second Chance by Emily Honeyfield

Miss Diana Fairchild never imagined the turmoil that would follow when her extended family moved into her home. Burdened with responsibilities after her parents’ tragic accident, Diana felt suffocated, with love being the furthest thing from her mind. Then, a fateful encounter with an unruly dog led her to the Duke of Blackwood, a man whose presence sparked a joy she had long forgotten.

Could this unexpected twist lead Diana to a life she had only ever dreamed of?
Mark, the Duke of Blackwood had devoted his life to his daughter Evangeline following his wife’s death. While he sought a companion for himself and a loving mother for Evangeline, his mother’s rigid standards left him doubtful. Yet, in Miss Fairchild, he found a woman who defied his mother’s expectations and touched his heart in ways he never anticipated.

Can Diana be the mother Evangeline deserves and the partner he longed for?
Lady Elizabeth and Lord Starling, are used to always getting what they want, until the people they wanted found each other, leaving them feeling rejected and frustrated. Upset by the growing relationship between Diana and Mark they decide to make a risky bet. How far will they go to sabotage true love, and can Diana and the Duke overcome these challenges to forge a future together?