“A tonic to the time we’re living in — The Duke with No Smile is full of beautiful historical flourishes, delectable characters, charm, pitch-perfect humour and wry observations. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton .” — Victoria Hughes-Williams, Editor of Sunday Times bestsellers Amused by her aunt’s insistence that every young lady requires a husband, fiercely independent and wealthy Miss Vivien Fox arrives in London expecting nothing more than a tedious Season under the ton’s suffocating rules. What she does not expect is to capture the attention of two very different gentlemen. Lord Sebastian Humber , the most dazzling bachelor in the kingdom, and the brooding, devastatingly striking Duke of Blackmoor are instantly intrigued and determined to learn more about the sharp-witted vixen from Yorkshire whose name has already become synonymous with ‘The Lobster Puff Affair ’ . A country house party soon throws the trio together… along with danger, secrets, and a hidden enemy. Someone will be kidnapped. Someone will be shot. And someone may just steal the heart of the irresistible Miss Vivien Fox. The first book in The Unobtainables series, The Duke with No Smile is a fast-paced Regency romance filled with slow-burn desire, witty banter, unexpected peril, loyal heroes, and one fiercely unconventional heroine who refuses to behave. A guaranteed happily-ever-after included.