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LOVING HER DUKE

"I will not be your mistress." She spoke, whispering, with her mouth a sigh away from his. He swallowed hard and nodded, agreeing with her even as he closed the distance between them, kissing her to madness, leaving nothing to sanity. Bethany Fitzgerald hated the very idea of marriage and stood against it with everything she was. Charles de Norcrosse had to marry the insufferable Lady Cossington, for it was the will of his late father and he must abide by it. But when fate moved in favour of the Duke of Carlisle and the daughter of an impoverished Land Baron, very little can be done to fight against it.

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A Second Warning

It was a great building. Both were, and it was unfortunate, for regardless of the reason for the visit, he would not be giving it back even if Carlisle had come to talk about marrying Harriet. Easton House was his to keep.

"Carlisle!" He yelled, waving to get the other man's attention. Carlisle turned and walked to him, adjusting his jacket. He closed the stable door and walked to meet him halfway. "I am surprised by your visit. What brings you along?" He stretched out his hand, Carlisle took it reluctantly.

"Where is Lady Cossington?"