A forbidden love. A ruined reputation. A duke who cannot stay away. Fans of Bridgerton and Beverley Watts will devour this steamy Regency romance! Can she conquer his pride - and society's prejudice?John Harding, Duke of Pembroke, has everything: wealth, power and status. But beneath the facade is a man bruised by betrayal, haunted by loss and trained never to trust. Love, to John, is a myth.Years ago, Katherine Spencer secretly loved her brother's best friend, John. But she has always known her place: born of scandal and followed by whispers and prejudice. A future with a duke was never for her. Now, she has the chance of marriage to a respectable clergyman. But when John strides back into her life, will Katherine compromise her reputation and let everything unravel?Perfect for readers who love: - SPICY romance - Opposites attract - Rags to riches - Regency settings - Second chancesThe sixth novel in the addictively passionate Regency romance series The Marlow Family Secrets!'Delicious, thoroughly enjoyed it! What a great romance and so wonderful I could not put it down. If it was possible to score more than five stars I would.' 5-star reader review'Excellent read. Loved it loved it.' 5-star reader review'So romantic! This is the best book I have read in a really long time.' 5-star reader reviewPraise for Jane Lark's historical romances:'Beautifully descriptive, emotional and can I say, just plain delicious reading?' My Devastating Reads'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page... It's a display of raw emotion, drama and intimacy.' Cosmo Chicklitan