Derek is a war hero who only wants peace and quiet; he believes the demure Cassandra is the perfect bride to fulfill a deathbed promise made to a fallen comrade. Key Features & Themes
The relationship between Lucy and Derek evolves from antagonistic verbal sparring into mutual respect and passionate attraction. The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie Bowman
The story highlights a core friendship between three distinct women: the scholarly intellectual, the delicate beauty, and the witty Lucy. Derek is a war hero who only wants