A Duke Never Tells — Nadine Millard

Is it a summer of secrets, or a summer of love? A duke never tells...Clara Allen has grown up in the West Indies due to her father's political position.She returns to London where her mad but loving aunt insists that she have a Season. Clara is all set to refuse - until she sees him again.Sebastian Brier remembers Clara from when they were both younger and a hell of a lot more innocent. But he's no longer the man Clara knew back then. And she doesn't seem all that enamored of the arrogant duke he's become.Can Clara see through the mask to the man underneath? And can Sebastian convince her to give him a chance? A duke never tells.(Note: This story was first published as part of the Anthology set titled Get Your Duke On in August 2022.)