When she receives a letter from the war office, explaining that they have no record of Robert, she is determined to get to the truth.
Captain Piers Denford should be putting the war behind him and looking for his future viscountess. Instead, he is stuck at a desk dealing with an ever-growing pile of letters.
He jumps at the chance to escape London while helping Maggie solve the mystery of what happened to her missing fiancé.
At first, Maggie is reluctant to put her trust in Piers, but soon finds herself wanting more than just his words of comfort. Her blood stirs whenever the tall, handsome officer is near. He makes her feel alive again.
Maggie’s heart whispers its longing for love.
On the way back to London, Maggie falls gravely ill, and a worried Piers takes her to his family home at Denford Park to recover. It is here that they finally confront their growing attraction to one another.
But when a dark rumor from Pier’s past surfaces, the future they hope to share is placed in jeopardy.
Is Maggie about to have her heart broken for a second time or will she and Piers finally get their well-deserved happily ever after?
A Lady's Heart Deceived is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.
This title is available in eBook, print, and audio.
Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.
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USA Today bestseller Sasha Cottman was born in England, but raised in Australia. Having her heart in two places has created a love for travel, which at last count was to over 30 countries. A travel guide is always on her pile of new books to read.
Sasha’s novels are set around the Regency period in England, Scotland, and Europe.
www.sashacottman.com