When Lady Harriette Wainwright learns that her brother is missing, she seeks solace on the shores of Suffolk. There, she meets a mysterious man, who sparks something unexpected within her. However, when she is forced to live with her controlling relatives and pretend to be her cousin to avoid an arranged betrothal, Harriette finds herself trapped in a web of deception… James Montague, Duke of Kennington, has returned from the war disfigured and betrayed, with no intention of marrying the woman his mother has chosen. Yet, when Harriette arrives at his estate, she turns his world upside down, and the more time they spend together, the less he can deny his feelings for her… As past secrets come to light, Harriette and James must confront the lies they have been hiding. With a masquerade ball approaching, their growing love has become harder to ignore, but revealing the truth could jeopardize everything they have fought to protect… Scarred hero, Hidden identity "The Scarred Duke's Deceiving Bride" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.