{"product_id":"miss-hawthornes-unlikely-husband-a-victorian-historical-romance-9781969349058","title":"Miss Hawthorne's Unlikely Husband: A Victorian Historical Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill this unlikely match withstand secrets of the past?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe privileged daughter of a viscount, Elodia has been in love with Richard Thornfield, her best friend's handsome, charming and loving brother, ever since the first time she met him. But just as she gains the courage to confess her feelings, a series of twists leave her with a broken heart and a shattered image of her happy childhood with her parents. Despite this setback she is determined to make a way for herself, even if it doesn't include Richard Thornfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a wealthy businessman Richard has always had a very clear idea of his rights and what he does and doesn't deserve. When he decides to give up his mistress and turn his mind to matrimony he knows what to expect from the women of the ton; materialism, duty, possibly companionship, but little else. The last thing he expects is a love confession from Elodia Hawthorne, his younger sister's clever, alluring and mischievous friend. He has always admired and felt close to her, but it's obviously not love. Or is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rules of the game are clear; the son of a merchant has no business being with a daughter of the nobility. But stranger things have happened besides this unlikely match. When love starts to blossom despite all odds, will it be strong enough to withstand the destruction left by secrets of the past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e...with a little help from their friends?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropes you'll love: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ Best friend's sibling romance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ Class differences \/ forbidden love\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ Longtime unrequited love\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ Wealthy self-made hero\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ Damaged family past \/ secrets revealed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ Love against society's rules\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ Friends-to-lovers with a twist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Troublemakers Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 1 - Miss Thornfield's Daring Bargain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 2 - Miss Mason's Secret Baron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 3 - Miss Hawthorne's Unlikely Husband\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDu Lac, Addy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in the rainbow twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Addy Du Lac moved to the US with her mother and elder sister at the age of twelve. She was introduced to historical romance in high school through Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas and began writing historical romance while she received a double major in History and Creative Writing from the University of South Florida. In 2024, her debut novel One Season with the Duke won three Emma Awards for Debut Author of the Year, Best Interracial Romance and Best Book of the Year. She enjoys crafting books with diverse characters and steamy happy endings.When she isn't plotting her next series or fighting through a new novel, she enjoys watching movies and Asian Dramas, traveling, and tempting her fate with new recipes.Addy Du Lac lives in Florida with an eclectic library of books and a carefully curated wall of beautiful men.","brand":"Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51831606411538,"sku":"9781969349058","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eea47722-76aa-442d-91e2-6f334fd5d89f.jpg?v=1767005846","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/miss-hawthornes-unlikely-husband-a-victorian-historical-romance-9781969349058","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}