Taming the Beastly Duke of Ashbourne by Martha Barwood

Society calls him a “monster”…
He loves his solitude and does not allow anyone to destroy his silence. He’s not going to change for anyone, even if he should find a bride to protect his reputation, but he is what he is, a beast, and that’s final!

Amelia wants to get to know the Duke of Ashbourne better. She wants to know everything about him, even though she’s been warned to stay away from him…
Amelia’s heart refuses to heed the warnings. With trembling hope and unwavering determination, she contemplates the perilous leap of faith, dreaming of thawing the icy barriers around his heart, even if it means risking her own…

A marriage between them could be a tragic mistake…