A secret son... demands a wedding! About to inherit a dukedom, Edward Harrington's search for a suitable bride ends abruptly when a baby is thrust into his arms! His eyes meet Beatrice Puddifoot, the enchanting serving maid he shared an all-consuming connection with. They both knew their bond could never last beyond that one perfect night. But his heir changes everything... Beatrice is used to relying only on herself. So, she's stunned when Edward demands her hand in marriage! Her station means she's hardly duchess material, and their union will be tarnished by scandal. Yet, while Beatrice might not belong in Edward's world, his arms feel inexplicably like home... From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
