The Brooding Duke Of Danforth

The Brooding Duke Of Danforth
Christine Merrill

Stranded at a house party with the mysterious Duke… When a storm hits, outspoken Abigail Prescott is trapped at a house party with Benedict Moore, the Duke of Danforth—the very man she was once betrothed to! Wishing to know the man she’s to marry, Abigail had called off their sudden engagement. But reunited once more, Benedict seems determined to win her back and make her his Duchess. His method: irresistible seduction…

Stranded at a house party

with the mysterious duke...

When a storm hits, outspoken Abigail Prescott is trapped at a house party with Benedict Moore, the Duke of Danforth—the very man she was once betrothed to! Wishing to know the man she was to marry, Abigail had called off their sudden engagement. But reunited once more, Benedict seems determined to win her back and make her his duchess. His method: irresistible seduction...

CHRISTINE MERRILL lives on a farm in Wisconsin, USA, with her husband, two sons and too many pets—all of whom would like her to get off the computer so they can check their e-mail. She has worked by turns in theatre costuming and as a librarian. Writing historical romance combines her love of good stories and fancy dress with her ability to stare out of the window and make stuff up.

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The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase

The Wedding Game

A Convenient Bride for the Soldier

The de Bryun Sisters miniseries

The Truth About Lady Felkirk

A Ring from a Marquess

Those Scandalous Stricklands miniseries

Regency Christmas Wishes

A Kiss Away from Scandal

How Not to Marry an Earl

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The Brooding Duke of Danforth

Christine Merrill

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ISBN: 978-1-474-08904-3

THE BROODING DUKE OF DANFORTH

© 2019 Christine Merrill

Published in Great Britain 2019

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Contents

Cover (#uaa96e700-2316-54f2-8921-65029e82b205)

Back Cover Text (#u5286d3c8-b46a-5e9a-a69e-cc3b8dd19374)

About the Author (#ubac5c29f-eb86-5925-9cc4-0712a26c3bdd)

Booklist (#u4793d137-7b80-50a3-a4f1-9834461f5506)

Title Page (#ue02cd76a-1d0a-5378-a34f-896ad1883630)

Copyright (#ucabcc299-9033-5a83-b874-4b8b7ad7cc58)

Dedication (#u5fadf479-3188-51aa-ae87-9c3a7a3420b0)

Prologue (#u7456c878-5a9c-5fac-99c5-e329380752a6)

Chapter One (#uff1476d0-79be-5632-b075-f9b649938c54)

Chapter Two (#u2cd1cfe9-7c25-5702-9eb7-23ce048abe54)

Chapter Three (#u2e868506-3a86-5689-a85e-66399d5f8038)

Chapter Four (#ua77d789f-e77c-56e9-ab8a-0f0f21942b5f)

Chapter Five (#ub4cff1ce-dec1-56a5-813e-17cedcf5a2ab)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)