A Regency retelling of Cinderella in the first of a new trilogy, Regency Fairytales, from Jeanine Englert! From fake betrothal …to fairytale ending? Once upon a time, governess Hattie Potts longed for adventure, but accepting a position in Duke of Wimberley William Sutherland's household was only the beginning… For when the scandal surrounding his wife’s death exposes him and his daughter to Society gossip, William has an unorthodox solution to divert the unwanted attention: a pretend courtship with Hattie! She’s transformed into the perfect lady for her dashing employer. Yet, while very real sparks are flying between them, an accident leaves William with no memory that their engagement is only a charade… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Regency Fairytales Book 1: Cinderella's Charade with the Duke ‘ Englert presents an enchanting fake-engagement Regency romance. This first installment of the “Regency Fairytales” series will leave readers looking forward to Hattie’s friends finding their own happily-ever-after. ’ – The Library Journal Review 'This Cinderella-type fairytale is a wonderful read and a page-turner for sure. I would recommend this book to all! A historical fiction you do not want to miss!' - Goodreads review Jeanine Englert’s love affair with mysteries and romance began with Nancy Drew, Murder She Wrote , and her Grandmother’s bookshelves full of romance novels. She is a VIVIAN®, Golden Heart®, and Romance Novelists Association Finalist as well as a Silver Falchion, Maggie, and Daphne du Maurier Award Winner in historical romance and mystery. She was also named the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year in romance for A Laird without a Past . Her Scottish Highland historical, Regency historical, and historical mystery novels revolve around characters seeking self-acceptance and redemption. When she isn’t wrangling with her characters on the page, she can be found trying to convince her husband to watch her latest Masterpiece or BBC show obsession. She loves to talk about books, writing, her beloved rescue pups, as well as mysteries and romance with other readers. Visit her website at www.jeaninewrites.com .