In her first London Season, Lady Gemma Barrington finds herself swept away by the dazzling allure of high society, while yearning for a true love match. When she meets the enigmatic Marcus, her world is forever changed. From their first waltz at a grand ball to stolen moments in a moonlit garden, Gemma is captivated by his charm and drawn to the depth of his soul. However, her cold and calculating father has other plans for her and a forced engagement with the Marquess of Landsfield threatens to shatter her dreams… Can she defy her role as an obedient daughter and follow her heart? Marcus Colborne, the reluctant heir to the prestigious Dukedom of Thurlstone, struggles to reconcile his duty to his family with a vow he had given long ago - to never to fall in love and confine himself to marriage. Bound by the stipulations of his late grandfather's will, Marcus faces an impossible stick to his promise or secure his inheritance. Yet, when he meets Gemma, everything changes - he realizes that she is a woman worth risking everything for. Can he stay true to his heart despite all the obstacles in his way? With her father’s machinations looming over their heads, Gemma and Marcus must stand together to confront the cruel realities of their otherwise glittering world. As their bond deepens and their love grows stronger, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and scandal that threatens to tear their romance apart. In a world where love is the ultimate rebellion, can they gather the courage to defy convention and follow their hearts? "To Love a Chivalrous Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.