Josephine St. James never expected saving her family’s estate would lead her to the mysterious Duke of Wallburshare. Practical and focused, she entered the arrangement without any romantic thoughts of love. Yet, the tempting Duke is nothing like the aging widower she expected. Brooding and dangerously seductive, his every glance sent shivers down her spine, awakening desires she had long buried. Not even the looming danger of murder can stop her from being drawn into a web of unexpected feelings… Henry Wallburshare swore off love after losing his wife, burying his heart beneath grief. Pressured to secure an heir though, he agrees to marry Josephine—a fiery force of youth and vitality. Despite his guarded heart, with each scandalous kiss the alluring Josephine awakens emotions he thought long dead. Will the fear of loss keep him guarded forever? As they navigate a rushed engagement, and danger and deceit surround them, Josephine and Henry must learn to trust each other. Their growing affection is tested by past traumas, hidden enemies, and the tension between duty and desire. Can they overcome the obstacles standing in their way and embrace the passion between them before it’s too late? Or will the shadows of their pasts tear them apart? "A Wicked Duke's Arranged Marriage" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.