A beast of a man. A woman taught to be silent. He rules from the shadows cold, ruthless, untouchable. A Duke shaped by cruelty, haunted by words he could never master. She moves through society a picture of grace, unseen and unheard. A lady trained to be perfect, yet never enough. When fate binds them together, their scars collide. Silence. Tension. A battle neither can afford to lose. But in the quiet, something stirs. A spark. A question. Can love find a way through the walls they've built or will the past drag them both into the dark? * If you like historical romance with strong characters and a touch of redemption, "The Duke’s Loveless Bargain" is for you. It’s a heartfelt story of love, hope, and marriage of convinience trope that will captivate you. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after. Also available free with Kindle Unlimited.