: The reluctant seventh Duke of Clarence who must navigate a life and a betrothal he never anticipated.
: As the Christmas season progresses, the two agree to get to know one another. Their relationship evolves from one of duty to genuine love as they work through past traumas. Key Characters
: Michael finds himself bound to marry Isabelle—his sister’s childhood friend and his late brother's former betrothed. The Duke’s Golden Belle by Anna St. Claire
: Michael steps into the role originally intended for his brother.
by Anna St. Claire is a Regency-era romance that blends holiday warmth with a suspenseful mystery. It is the second book in the Rogue Hearts: A Regency Romance Intrigue and Suspense Series . Plot Overview : The reluctant seventh Duke of Clarence who
The story follows , the seventh Duke of Clarence, and Lady Isabelle Griffith . Michael unexpectedly inherits the title and a marriage contract after his older brother, Daniel, dies in a riding accident.
: The setting is centered around the Christmas season, adding a "magical" atmosphere to their courtship. Key Characters : Michael finds himself bound to
: The protagonists have known each other since they were young, adding a layer of familiar history.