A Rogue Duke's Redemption

A Rogue Duke's Redemption A REGENCY ROMANCE NOVEL EMILY HONEYFIELD Copyright © 2023 by Emily Honeyfield All Rights Reserved. This book may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of the publisher. In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited and any storage of this document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher. Table of Contents A Rogue Duke's Redemption Table of Contents Free Exclusive Gift Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Epilogue A Lady's Everlasting Desire Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Free Exclusive Gift Sign up for my mailing list to be notified of hot new releases and get my latest Full-Length Novel “Conquering an Untamed Lady” (available only to my subscribers) for FREE! Click the link or enter it into your browser http://emilyhoneyfield.com/marjorie A Rogue Duke's Redemption Introduction After her parents’ death, Sylvia has been raised by the Duke of Northbridge. When he suddenly dies, she is left adrift and unsure of her future. That is until a seductive Duke arrives to take over the estate and introduce her to high society in hopes of finding her a husband. However, despite society's expectations of her as a well-bred lady, Sylvia finds herself unable to tame the passion that burns deep inside her for her new guardian... Will Sylvia find the recipe to win the Duke’s heart? The tempting Ethan Colbert never dreamed of being a Duke. As a doctor, he was content with healing the sick and injured. However, when his distant relative, the Duke of Northbridge, passes away, Ethan is forced to take on a new role. As he struggles to keep the estate afloat, he finds himself drawn to the alluring Sylvia in ways he never expected. He knows that if his lustful passion is discovered, it can unleash a scandal that could destroy them both. Can he afford to risk everything, including his newfound title, for the woman who has set his heart on fire? As their passion ignites into an inferno, Sylvia and Ethan become lost in a dizzying whirlwind of desire, where every stolen kiss threatens to scandalise the ton. With their reputations and social status at stake, they must find a way to overcome all obstacles and make their two worlds one. Will their lust burn them both to the ground, or will they turn their sinful affair into a happily ever after? Chapter 1 The carriage bumped along, and Ethan somehow managed to keep his balance, stopping himself from getting thrown against the side. Across from him, the loud snoring stopped abruptly as Harry Pritcher was tipped off the seat and landed on the floor. Groaning, he slowly sat up and clutched at his head. “God, that hurt. What hit me?” “How can you sleep right now?” Ethan asked. “I don’t understand how you can do that when it’s not exactly the comfiest place to rest.” “I can cope. It’s something I’m good at.” Harry shifted himself back onto the seat with a wince. “Besides, we were up quite late last night, and I didn’t get much sleep.” Ethan grunted. “You mean you were up quite late. I was in bed at a reasonable time. You chose to carry on drinking.” Harry shrugged. “Well, I’m not the one who’s now become a duke. I can be a bit more…reckless.” “And that includes getting really drunk and then snoring away on a several-hour ride?” Ethan shot back. “I wasn’t snoring!” “Oh, you were. It was loud enough that the driver was asking if everything was all right because he could hear a strange noise coming from in here.” Harry sighed and settled back, rubbing a hand over his rugged face. His blond hair was sticking up in different directions, and his eyes were bloodshot. Even though it had been a week since they had taken their last exam, Harry was still drinking in celebration. Then it was because his closest friend had inherited a dukedom, and he wouldn’t have to worry about money again. Ethan was more worried about Harry’s liver at this point. “How long do you think we’ve got to go now?” Harry asked, shifting about on the seat. “I need to stop shortly. I’m going to need to relieve myself.” “We stopped about an hour ago.” “Really? How did I not know about that?” Ethan rolled his eyes. “I did try to wake you, but you were dead to the world. I couldn’t wake you no matter what I did.” Harry pouted. “It wasn’t that bad, was it?” “Do you want to argue that point with me?” Ethan didn’t want to have an argument with Harry right now. They had been travelling since just before dawn, and while they had stopped regularly to have something to eat or change the horses over, most of the day had been inside the four shaking walls of the duke’s carriage. Ethan was getting fed up with it. Of all the places he had to inherit, why did it have to be in Northumberland? It felt so far away from London. And it was. According to the letter from his uncle’s solicitor, the Duke of Northbridge’s ancestral home was on the outskirts of Wooler, not far away from the Scottish border. It was a two-day carriage ride from the capital city, and Ethan wished that he had turned this journey down. He could have stayed in London and corresponded with Mr Tillbury by letter, surely? Apparently, that couldn’t happen. He had to come up to the manor house and take charge of the dukedom. This wasn’t how Ethan had thought his life would go. He had been orphaned at the age of ten, and his