Lady Josephine Watkins had never envisioned herself aiming a bow at the formidable Duke of Constantan. Consumed by remorse and unwavering in her commitment to his recovery, she stands resolute, unwilling to abandon his bedside. Little did she anticipate that beneath his roguish exterior, beat the heart of a gentleman that would lay claim to her affections. Devon Mowbray, esteemed Duke of Constantan, ventured to Favershame Abbey driven by intrigue. His intentions were simple: an encounter with the earl renowned as the "beast of Favershame," and a swift departure. Yet fate had other designs, as he found himself in the crosshairs of a determined beauty's arrow – a wound that would inadvertently bind their hearts. Amidst the undeniable chemistry that crackles between them, a perilous secret emerges, forcing Devon to make a heartbreaking decision to distance himself from Josie. Little does he know, she has already unveiled the truth, her resolve to win his love stronger than ever. Will their love prove resilient enough to withstand the forces that threaten to tear them asunder?
