Protected by a Duke

Lady Millicent Smythe, who escaped an unwanted marriage proposal years earlier, has quietly built a life for herself, including publishing a successful cookbook. When she is discovered by Lord Charles Lombard, now the duke of Darvell, he invites her to work at Darvell Park, setting the stage for an intriguing reunion. As rumors swirl and past promises resurface, both characters face choices that could alter their futures, all against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal secrets.