A broken duke.

An unexpected arrival.

Can her presence heal the man who swore never to love again?

Matthew Danvers, the Duke of Devonshire, buried his hopes with his beloved wife. So although he accepts a childhood friend’s dying wish and takes guardianship of his daughter, a joyless manor is no place to raise a young child. But when the orphaned girl steps out of her carriage, he is stunned to discover she is actually a beautiful woman.

Isabella Thornton is alone in the world. Though the imposing duke has graciously taken her in, his cold, distant manner tells her she should better not overstay her welcome. Resolved to wed the first suitor who will have her, she struggles to reject her budding feelings for her strikingly handsome host.

With each moment spent with his charge, Matthew feels the ice melting around his heart. But with courting season approaching and a secret from Isabella’s past threatening her prospects, he fears he will fail in his obligation as a ward. And even if he could help her, he cannot deny she may be everything he needs.

Can a heavy-hearted duke and a sunny young woman find their way to a future of love?

An Orphan for the Duke is a stand-alone, sweet Regency romance. If you like charming love stories, honorable heroes, and lush period settings, then you’ll adore Audrey Ashwood’s touching tale.