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Once lovers, now sworn enemies, fate throws them together at a scandalous house party—and sparks fly. She’s scorned, defiant, and ready to rewrite her future. Lady Eliza Nelson fell hopelessly in love with the charming boy next door, only to be left heartbroken and ruined for any other man. Betrayed and bitter, she refuses to bow to society’s rules, vowing instead to live life on her own terms—even if that means taking a lover during her stay at Ockham’s house party. He’s guarded, haunted, and unwilling to forget the past. Earl Nicholas Craven gave his heart to one woman, only to believe she had chosen another man. Broken and disillusioned, he retreated from society, determined to forget her. But he comes face-to-face with the woman who shattered his heart—and the fire between them burns as fiercely as ever. Love, hate, and passion collide. As the two navigate their explosive reunion, their past threatens to ignite in ways neither can control. Secrets, deception, and undeniable desire bind them together while they try to tear each other apart. Can they overcome past pain to find an intense love—or will bitterness destroy them both? Note: This is a spicy novella with 5+ explicit scenes and a guaranteed HEA! Content warnings can be found on author's website. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Spirited Heroine, Perceived Betrayal, Possessive/Jealous MMC, Parental Feud, House Party, Second Chance romance The Unlikely Betrothal Series: Each book 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!
