The Duke Buys a Bride

In this enchanting tale, Marcus, the Duke of Autenberry, unexpectedly finds himself entangled in a marriage after impulsively buying a woman at a village auction, believing he was securing her freedom. Alyse Bell hopes to escape her name-only marriage and feels betrayed when her friend fails to rescue her, leaving her vulnerable to a group of unwanted suitors. As Marcus and Alyse embark on a tumultuous journey to annul their union, they confront their burgeoning attraction amid a series of misadventures, ultimately questioning what they truly want from each other.