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She craves passion, not promises. He seeks solace, not love. But when their hearts collide, can they leave the past behind—or will it destroy them both? Rosina Lady Rosina Preston has no intention of falling in love again. After losing her husband, she’s content with fleeting pleasures and stolen moments. But when a country house party leads her into the arms of James, the Duke of St. Albans, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of desire—and dangerously close to losing her heart. Can Rosina risk the pain of love a second time, or will her past keep her from embracing the future she deserves? James James, the Duke of St. Albans, has spent years hiding behind duty, sacrificing his own happiness to care for his family. But when he meets the enigmatic Rosina, her boldness and beauty awaken a hunger he’s never known. What begins as a simple affair soon becomes something far more complicated. James must decide: will he guard his heart, or risk it all for the one woman who could change his life forever? Two hearts scarred by loss. One chance at redemption. A love that could ignite scandal—or heal their deepest wounds. Note: This is a spicy novella with 5+ explicit scenes and a guaranteed HEA! Content warnings available on author's website. Tropes: Virgin MMC, Spirited Heroine, Mutual Traumas, Wanton Widow, She Teaches Him, House Party Unlikely Betrothal Series: Each novella is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and read in Kindle Unlimited! Book 1: The Earl and the Vixen Book 2: The Rake and the Muse Book 3: The Marquess and the Earl Book 4: The Viscount and the Wallflower Book 5: The Duke and the Widow
Author

Christina Diane is an award-winning, bestselling author who loves to write super spicy, fast paced stories for the modern reader in the genres of historical romance and dark romance. Her historical romances are all set in the Regency era, with creative liberty taken within the historical setting to create a passionate, hot, intriguing story. Across all of her works, if you love combinations of high spice, witty banter, spirited heroines, forbidden romances, darker themes, and hot alpha men...then you are in for a treat! Because bad boys never go out of style! She is a hybrid indie and traditionally published author with Dragonblade Publishing, Romance Cafe, and And You Press. She reads mostly spicy Regency romances and all shades of dark romances, as well as thrillers. Christina lives in Northern Maine with her husband and two boys. Her family also includes their three French bulldogs who go everywhere with them, as well as two solid black cats. The entire family is always up for new adventures. When she is not writing or chasing after her family, she usually has a Kindle in her hand! Her writing journey began at the age of nine when she created her own comic strip, Grizzly Grouch. In adulthood, she was a freelance writer for several years, mostly writing lifestyle pieces for blogs. She found that she couldn’t stop thinking about stories and characters, so much that she had to get them on the page! Christina frequently has dreams of random character ARCs that go into a massive list of planned writings. She currently has more than ten series just waiting to be written! Aside from her family, writing, and books, she loves Bridgerton, the Grinch, Jessica Rabbit, horror movies, Chucky dolls, cold brew, yoga, Hamilton, the color pink, and speaking in obscure quotes from movies and TV shows. Christina loves chatting with her readers and talking about great reads, so please contact her on socials! She’d love to hear what you think about her books and what you’d love to see more of!


