Rose “Tilly” Carnack has always lived in the shadows of her distracted father and indifferent aunt, crafting her own independence in a world that refuses to see her… Everything changes when a handsome stranger mistakes her for his sister, threatening to unravel the carefully built life she is desperate to protect… Sterling Framleigh, newly titled Duke of Daneford, never wanted the burdens of nobility after years as a soldier. When he uncovers a secret clause in his father’s will forcing marriage to an old ally’s daughter, he faces even more challenges. Yet, when the girl who once captured his attention reappears, everything is thrown into question.… Bound by an arranged marriage neither wanted, Sterling and Tilly must face not only society’s expectations, but also a series of dangerous misfortunes threatening their fragile bond. Can they survive the storms that surround them, or will their forced union break under the weight of ambition and betrayal? Unconventional Heroine, Forced Marriage, Brooding Hero "The Duke's Promised Rose" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.