
Dare to Love the Enemy- A Clean & Wholesome Historical Romance : Book 1 of "Hidden Gems"
Amber Wycis
A brooding captain and a fiery lady must defy a family feud to claim a love neither believes they deserve.
Description
"I cannot love her, but my heart won't obey." Consumed by anger upon discovering a letter from the father who abandoned him, Captain William Grumman accepts an invitation to the Duke of Nottinghamshire's grand estate, hoping for answers. What he doesn't expect to find is- Lady Arabella Tremaine , a woman whose sharp wit and fiery passion ignite a longing in his guarded heart.Yet how can he give his heart to a woman whose love he believes he cannot deserve? And when their families' bitter feud threatens to tear them apart, will their connection survive the weight of old betrayals? They must defy societal expectations and the ghosts of their past to fight for a future together. Note to Readers! If you’re looking for a story about love that’s anything but simple, this one’s for you . Captain William Grumman and Lady Arabella Tremaine are two people from different worlds, both weighed down by the ghosts of their past. But when their paths collide, everything changes.This book is about taking chances, challenging the rules, and finding love where you least expect it. William and Arabella’s journey isn’t easy—there’s drama, heartbreak, and plenty of sparks— but it’s a reminder that love is worth fighting for. I hope you’ll fall in love with these characters as much as I did while writing their story.Thank you for picking up this book and giving it a chance.
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