For fans of Ella Quinn, Amelia Grey, and Bridgerton comes the first in a new historical romance series with all your favorite tropes: Friends to lovers romance - Forbidden romance - Reluctant dukes - Tight-knit family saga The new Duke has a proper scandal brewing. Quinton Errington is perfectly happy teaching at Cambridge, with his elder brother carrying the duties of being the Duke of Wesley. But when a trip to celebrate Wesley's last week of bachelorhood ends in tragedy, Quinton, who becomes the Duke, would give anything to have his brother back. Wesley's would-be bride, Catherine Greatheart, is left heartbroken and alone. Her grandmother has fallen ill, and Catherine has nowhere left to turn but to the family she was so close to being part of. The new Duke is kind, and she could use a friend. Between learning how to be the head of his family, mourning his brother, and trying not to fall in love with his late-brother's fiancée, Quinton will need some help―and it's a good thing he's not alone. "Flawless storytelling! Vayden is a new Regency powerhouse."―Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Endearing…Readers looking for light Regency fare will be pleased." ― Publishers Weekly Kristin's inspiration for the romance she writes comes from her tall, dark, and handsome husband with killer blue eyes. With five children to chase, she is never at a loss for someone to kiss, something to cook, or some mess to clean but she loves every moment of it! Life is full―of blessings and adventure! Needless to say, she’s a big fan of coffee and wine…and living in Washington, she’s within walking distance of both! Follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kristinvaydenauthor Instagram: @kristinkatjoyce Twitter: @KristinVayden