This second-chance short story is the perfect 1-hour read for Regency Romance lovers.
Bernard Talbot is one day away from marrying Miss Lisbeth Dawes when his long-lost love, the Duchess of Surrey, returns as a widow. Caught between duty and happiness, Bernard must decide what will be the right step for his future.
New Year's Eve, 1810
Bernard Talbot, Earl of Gresham, is ready to take the next step: make Miss Lisbeth Dawes his countess and continue the Gresham legacy.
Then, just in time for the New Year's masquerade ball, Annabelle returns. Annabelle is Bernard's first and only love, lost to the Duke of Surrey seven years ago. Now she is widowed and hoping to step back into Bernard's life.
With just one night left before his wedding, Bernard must decide whether to honor duty or follow his heart.