The Ideal Countess

Will a garden scandal lead to a duel at dawn, or happily ever after? Finalist for the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and the 2021 Next Generation Indie Excellence Awards! London, 1810 Alice never dreamed her Season would go this well. She has beautiful dresses, new friends, and she has caught the eye of the most dashing bachelor in London, the Duke of Cornwall. But her friend, Hugh Osborne, the Earl of Windemere, is concerned the duke’s intentions towards Alice aren’t honorable. While she dreams of marrying the impossible duke, Hugh scrambles to find a way to protect her - and win her heart - before Alice’s reputation is dashed to pieces. This friends-to-lovers Regency Romance is perfect for fans of London ballrooms, scrumptious tea, and delicious dramas of the heart. “This story is a masterpiece at developing the main character from a naive debutant to a mature, self-aware woman. This is one of those books that I highly recommend reading in one sitting. I loved being able to lose myself in the story.” - Melissa Makarewicz, Romance Reviewer Read this book if you love: debutante romances, beta heroes, cinnamon roll heroes, strong heroines, strong female main characters, romances set in England, romances set in London, feminist romances, feminist historical romances, historical romances, award-winning romance, unrequited love, love triangle historical romance, forced engagements, romances with duels, romances with ballrooms, or romances with garden scenes