Demri_Hess

After the death of her cruel mother, Vivian Pomeroy finds herself under the care of her domineering uncle. Ordered to secure a wealthy suitor during the London season-specifically the quiet Mr. Elias Stockwell-Vivian sees a chance to escape his control. Drawn to Elias but refusing to resort to scandalous schemes, she must balance society's expectations and her uncle's demands without compromising her integrity-or her future.Elias Stockwell, still recovering from a humiliating rejection that left him devastated, retreated from society to nurse his wounds. Now, with a hardened heart and no intention of risking love again, he returns to face the whispers and move on with his life. Yet something about Vivian stirs feelings he thought he could do without. Will Vivian's resolve to follow her heart earn her the freedom she craves, or will her uncle's schemes and society's expectations ruin her chance at happiness with Elias?…

Demri_Hess

Duty and Reputation before Love and Passion.Lowen Roskelley, the sixth Duke of Carrivick, seeks the perfect bride to complement his prestigious title. But an infuriating encounter with a notorious vixen leaves him questioning his carefully laid plans.Love and Passion before Duty and Reputation.Miss Helena Hargreaves, the product of a love match, dreams of a husband who embodies her romantic ideals. After a chance encounter with a self-righteous duke threatens to ruin both their reputations, they decide to marry out of necessity.Though neither is the partner they envisioned, both are determined to shape their marriage to their desires. Lowen wants a dutiful bride to grace his title, while Helena yearns for an attentive husband. But as their marriage reaches a crossroads, they must decide whether they can find common ground perhaps even love if their union will crumble before their eyes.Content Warning: Verbal/emotional abuse, minor detail of a physical assault against the heroine (before meeting the hero), and dubious consent in a later chapter. Please take care of yourself and your well-being, and skip if this is too much to handle. Other than that, please enjoy and any feedback is welcome :)I should mention.…