Beastly Duke's Wallflower

One ruined Duke. One invisible wallflower. And a secret pen that could set London ablaze. Arthur Thorne, the Duke of Carrick, is a man of dark moods and even darker rumors. Known to the ton as the "e;Beast of Carrick,"e; he is drowning in inherited debts and a legacy of treason. He needs a miracle to save his estate—or at least a fiancée virtuous enough to distract the banks. Elara Vance is the "e;Dullest Vance,"e; a wallflower so invisible she's practically part of the woodwork. But behind her quiet stutter lies a lethal weapon: she is Lady V, London's most feared anonymous satirist. The Bargain: Elara needs five thousand pounds to save her family from the gutter. Arthur needs a reputable woman to anchor his sinking name. The deal is simple: a six-month fake engagement, no feelings involved, and a clean break once the creditors are satisfied. The Scandal: But as the "e;Beast"e; and the "e;Wallflower"e; begin their public charade, the sparks flying between them are anything but fake. Between sparkling ballroom banter and moonlit terrace confrontations, Arthur begins to suspect his fiancée isn't as dull as she seems—and Elara realizes the Duke's scowl hides a heart worth defending.When a vengeful rival threatens to unmask Lady V and expose Arthur's past, the game becomes a war. Can a secret satirist and a ruined Duke rewrite their own ending, or will the truth burn down the only home they've ever found?