“There is a loneliness in being near someone who has already decided not to love you…” They call him “ The Ice Duke” , cold, controlled, untouchable. After a cruel betrayal shattered his faith in love, Alexander Everhart weds Miss Celia Fairfax not for affection, but obligation. Her father’s debts are paid; his duty is done. But Celia is not what he expected. Gentle, clever, unyielding in her quiet hope, she doesn’t try to melt the ice, only to understand the man behind it. In a marriage built on necessity, can love grow where trust has long been buried? "To Wed an Icy Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 70,000 words with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. A tender, slow-burning story of healing, courage, and the woman who dared to wait for the thaw. If you like the Regency and Victorian era, this novel is for you. Get your copy today, free with Kindle Unlimited!