Miss Regina Townsend, the eldest daughter of a merchant, is resigned to securing a suitable marriage to pave the way for her younger sisters. When a well-bred, but dull Viscount proposes, her future seems set… Until she encounters the irresistible Duke of Redham at the upcoming ball. As the mysterious rumors surrounding his name intrigue her, dancing with him will be enough to ignite her dreams with sinful passion. Caught between her prospective engagement and burning love, Regina must decide whether to follow her heart or her sense of duty. Will she make the right decision? The widowed Duke, William Howard, has recently returned from France after his family's reputation was tarnished by scandal and his wife's tragic death. While trying to restore his family's honor, he is hopelessly drawn to Regina's alluring beauty. With the scandalous gossip surrounding him, William struggles to keep the shadows of the past away, while trying to win Regina’s heart. Yet, discovering his father's misdeeds involving Regina's family complicates things even more. Can he risk it all to conquer a forbidden Lady? As Regina and William unleash their true emotions through their passionate affair, the secrets of his past will start haunting them. With Regina’s engagement party approaching, they try to find a way into each other’s heart, but schemes and revelations threaten to tear them apart. Will they surrender to their bond and let the fire within them burn all the obstacles in their way? Will love win or will secrets and scandal take over? "A Scandalous Dance with a Widowed Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.