A Test of Love — Rachel Ann Smith

This short story was first released in December 2019 as part of the Kissing and Other Scandalous Pastimes: a Winter Historical Romance CollectionHe has habits he'd rather no one know about.Benedict Brownstone, the Duke of Fairmont, is on the hunt for a Duchess. But the woman he seeks needs to possess certain qualities – patience most of all.She has a mind for politics, not fashion plates.Discussing investment opportunities and politics with her best friend's older brother, is Miss Dorinda Arnet's favorite pastime. When the Duke asks Dorinda to provide her opinion of the fair ladies of the ton, she realizes Benedict regards her daily visits to his library in a vastly different light than she.Will Dorinda agree to take the Duke's duchess test?