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A Lord in Want of a Wife
Book 2
A steamy story of forbidden love concludes the Daring Debutantes series
A fortune to find…
a Miss to resist!
Cedric, Lord Domac, heir of a profligate earl, has traveled far to find a fortune to keep his sisters from destitution. Short on options, he realizes he’ll have to marry for money!
When he meets enchanting heiress Lucy on a voyage from China to London, he’s almost captivated enough to forget his mission. But her father says she’s too young for a dowry, and time is running out for Cedric’s sisters. Can he put his head before his heart and woo elsewhere—or is his sizzling connection to Lucy too strong to ignore?
Harlequin Historical
September 25, 2025
270
pages
Praise for
A Lord in Want of a Wife
“Lee (The Duke’s Guide to Fake Courtship) concludes her ‘Daring Debutantes’ duet with this steamy story of forbidden love. This Regency romance will enchant and entice readers.”
– Library Journal
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