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The Duke’s Lance

Book 12: The Duke's Guard Series

About the Book

“Who in the world would marry me, just to ensure that I stayed at Wyndmere Hall?”
“That would be me, lass.”

The Duke’s Guard: The men in black who have sworn an oath to protect the Duke of Wyndmere and his family from those who would stop at nothing to destroy him!

The winsome, ebony-haired lass with the violet faery-eyes captures O’Malley’s heart when she steps down from the carriage, but it is the ugly dark bruise on her cheek that has his protective instincts offering his strength and the protection of his name.

O’Malley’s stubborn pride takes a hit when the lass thanks him, but refuses his offer.

Helen Langley accompanied her mistress, the duke’s ward Emily, to Wyndmere Hall after a perilous journey from London. The broad-shouldered, green-eyed, handsome giant barely knows her, yet offers her marriage.

Helen cannot accept O’Malley’s offer, her past could ruin their future!

O’Malley is willing to wait when she leaves for the Borderlands intent on securing a position as a companion. But the man who murdered Emily’s father has Helen in his sights and follows her. When she is abducted—twice—Helen must decide whether to trust O’Malley and accept his offer, or keep her past hidden and live with the pain of her broken heart for the rest of her life.

Danger stalks in the night, but it will have to get past The Duke’s Lance before he will let harm come to those he has sworn to protect with his strength, his honor, and his heart.

Your Favorite Tropes (and C.H.’s):

  • Hero to the Rescue
  • Hardheaded Heroes
  • Feisty Heroines,
  • Marriage of Convenience
  • Second Chances
  • Happily Ever After
  • Forced Proximity
  • Different Classes

 

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Reviews

BookBub 5 Star Review ~

“C.H. Admirand is one of my very favourite authors and I adore all her stories. All of her characters are well developed and the heroes and heroines are well loved,” BookBub Reviewer

BookBub 5 Star Review ~

“We get plenty of excitement with our fabulous characters. Great fun,” BookBub Reviewer 

BookBub 4 Star Review ~

“The romance, wit, and action one has come to expect from this author are once again evident in this enjoyable and fast-paced novel,” BookBub Reviewer.

BookBub 4 Star Review ~

“Their journey is fraught with danger but the Guard & the Duke’s family close ranks & do everything to help.” BookBub Reviewer

BookBub 5 Star Review ~

“Bravo can’t wait for the cousin’s which seem to be more hard headed than this bunch!” BookBub Reviewer

The Details

Published: March 24, 2025
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing
Pages: 200
Formats: EbookPaperback
ISBN-10: 1967169047ISBN-13: 978-1967169047ASIN: B0DY2XZ3J6
Genres & Tropes
Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Hero to the Rescue, Hardheaded Heroes, Feisty Heroines, Marriage of Convenience, Second Chances, Happily Ever After, Forced Proximity, Different Classes.