There are two things everyone knows about Alexander Ridgely. One, he's the Duke of Ashbourne. And two, he has no plans to marry anytime soon... That is until a redheaded American throws herself in front of a carriage to save his young nephew's life. She's everything Alex never thought a woman could be—smart and funny, principled and brave. But she's a servant, completely unsuitable for a highborn duke—unless, perhaps, she's not quite what she seems... American heiress Emma Dunster might be surrounded by Englishmen, but that doesn't mean she intends to marry one—even if she has agreed to participate in one London Season. When she slipped out of her cousins' home, dressed as a kitchen maid, all she wanted was one last taste of anonymity before her debut. She never dreamed she'd find herself saving a child's life—or falling for the child's uncle, a man as rigid and proper as they come. As Emma and Alex navigate their impossible attraction amidst social scandal and family expectations, they must confront the secrets they've been keeping and the truth about who they really are. Quinn weaves a classic romance of disguise, redemption, and love that transcends social boundaries, proving that sometimes the greatest matches happen when two people are brave enough to be their authentic selves.
Splendid
Part of Blydon series
Year
1995
Pages
400
Description
There are two things everyone knows about Alexander Ridgely. One, he's the Duke of Ashbourne. And two, he has no plans to marry anytime soon... That is until a redheaded American throws herself in front of a carriage to save his young nephew's life. She's everything Alex never thought a woman could be—smart and funny, principled and brave. But she's a servant, completely unsuitable for a highborn duke—unless, perhaps, she's not quite what she seems... American heiress Emma Dunster might be surrounded by Englishmen, but that doesn't mean she intends to marry one—even if she has agreed to participate in one London Season. When she slipped out of her cousins' home, dressed as a kitchen maid, all she wanted was one last taste of anonymity before her debut. She never dreamed she'd find herself saving a child's life—or falling for the child's uncle, a man as rigid and proper as they come. As Emma and Alex navigate their impossible attraction amidst social scandal and family expectations, they must confront the secrets they've been keeping and the truth about who they really are. Quinn weaves a classic romance of disguise, redemption, and love that transcends social boundaries, proving that sometimes the greatest matches happen when two people are brave enough to be their authentic selves.
What to read after Splendid.
Tell us what you’re craving.
