In the opulent shadows of Regency England, where scandal whispers through gilded ballrooms and forbidden desires ignite behind closed doors, Sophie Weston clings to her fragile sanctuary as companion to the Dowager Duchess of Ryder. Haunted by her family's ruin and a tarnished reputation, Sophie vows to remain unseen-until the enigmatic Duke of Ryder returns, his commanding presence unraveling her carefully guarded world.
William Hugo Farnsworth, Duke of Ryder, is no stranger to society's underbelly. Tormented by a hunger for control and dark pleasures, he seeks a dutiful wife to secure his legacy, never expecting the quiet companion to awaken his deepest cravings. As Sophie is drawn into his web of dominance and submission, their union becomes a tempest of passion, punishment, and redemption. From the hushed halls of Ryder Manor to the decadent excesses of secret clubs, she must confront her own forbidden longings-spankings that sting yet seduce, domestic discipline that binds them closer, and explicit encounters that shatter every boundary.
Will Sophie surrender to the Duke's unyielding command, or will the flames of their erotic entanglement consume them both? Perfect for fans of steamy historical romance with BDSM elements, this tale of alpha duke and reluctant submissive explores power exchange, consensual kink, and enduring love in a world of Regency scandal.
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