Heartless

In Mary Balogh's captivating novel, Lucas Kendrick, the duke of Harndon, returns to England after a decade of self-imposed exile, burdened by family responsibilities and past betrayals. As he grapples with the reluctance to embrace his aristocratic duties and the prospect of marriage, he encounters the intriguing Lady Anna Marlowe at a ballroom, who harbors her own secrets and struggles. Together, they must confront their painful histories and a looming threat that jeopardizes their chance at happiness, testing their ability to trust one another.