The Grace of a Duke

He reigns as a broken man. But can she make him whole?Reeling from the devastating fire that killed his family and haunted by his horrific scars, Joshua Wainwright begins his reign as Duke of Chichester a broken man. Forced to wear a mask that covers half of his face, Joshua struggles with the emotional toll of his scars and the feeling that he'll never find a woman who truly loves him.When her future is stolen from her after the death of her fiancé, Lady Charlotte finds herself in desperate need of someone to marry. She always had a secret crush on Joshua – and with her future uncertain, she becomes determined to take the Duke's heart and prove her love to him.Unable to shake the feeling that Charlotte would only marry him out of duty, Joshua struggles to resist her charms. But when a surprise suitor appears to take Charlotte's hand, he's forced to come face-to-face with his feelings and make a choice that will shape both of their futures forever…Can Joshua open his heart to Charlotte and admit his feelings for her? Or will his only chance at true love slip between his fingers?Imbued with wild passion, a dash of intrigue, and all the classic charm of 19th century British aristocracy, Grace of a Duke is a gripping historical romance novel that is perfect for readers looking to get their emotional fix. Scroll up and grab your copy now! A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. Two RONÉ Award nominees begin and end this boxed set of Regency romances including THE KISS OF A VISCOUNT, THE GRACE OF A DUKE, and THE SEDUCTION OF AN EARL.