The Duke of Defiance

Bran Crowther, Earl of Knighton, unexpectedly inherits his title and grapples with societal expectations as he seeks a suitable wife to care for his daughter. Widowed Joanna Shaw, reluctant to remarry, finds herself drawn into caring for her young niece and nephew, despite her vows to avoid love again. Their relationship faces challenges rooted in past heartbreaks and personal quirks, but their connection begins to challenge their preconceived boundaries.