A spirited lady. A duke in disguise. A compromising situation. Lucy Bell has a plan: confront the arrogant aristocrat who got her expelled from her beloved school and set things to right. But a storm, a runaway gig, and a dangerously charming gardener throw her off course—and straight into trouble. Henry, Duke of Ashmore, isn't in the habit of rescuing talkative young ladies with wild curls. Especially not ones who draw misadventure as surely as flowers draw bees. Yet something about Lucy disarms his defenses… and tempts his heart. When Lucy discovers her gruff gardener is in fact the very duke she vowed to despise, mayhem ensues. From mistaken identities to unladylike scrapes, she finds herself tumbling into waters far too deep—and headlong into love. When scandal strikes and her past finally catches up with her, Lucy faces an impossible dilemma. Will her love ruin those dearest to her heart? For the Duke of Secrets is not the only one wearing a disguise. If you like cheeky heroines, light-hearted banter, and unexpected twists, then you'll adore Sofi Laporte's charming masquerade. Lucy and the Duke of Secrets is a sweet, mischievous regency romp and part of the Wishing Well series, which can be read in any order: Arabella and the Reluctant Duke Birdie and the Beastly Duke Penelope and the Wicked Duke "A Regency-era Bridget Jones." -Amanda K "FINALLY! A book that was TRULY in the style of Georgette Heyer! She would have been proud!" - Reader on Amazon "Lucy Bell is one of the most endearing characters of the Regency genre I've had the delight of encountering. Her irrepressible loquaciousness, quick wit, somewhat awkward impetuousness -she's enchanting. And her real compassion and self-deprecation give her more depth than her surface charm. Obviously I'm in love with this heroine, and I think you'll be also. Try it. You'll like it!" - Gareth Ellzey Sofi was born in Vienna, grew up in Seoul, studied Comparative Literature in Maryland, U.S.A., and lived in Quito with her Ecuadorian husband. When not writing, she likes to scramble about the countryside exploring medieval castle ruins. She currently lives with her husband, 3 trilingual children, a sassy cat and a cheeky dog in Europe.