My Month With the Brooding Duke

Iris, a talented but penniless painter, shared one unforgettable night of passion with the cold, brooding Duke Killian, which resulted in a secret child. She hides her pregnancy, facing down greedy relatives determined to bleed her dry and a jealous noble rival who wants her dead. For a month, Killian ruthlessly hunts the elusive artist, fueled by an obsession he can't explain. Just as a plot to murder Iris and her child nearly succeeds, Killian storms in to save her. In the explosive aftermath, a shocking secret is revealed: Iris’s missing brother is actually a powerful Marquis. The scales finally tilt, leading to the grand, scandalous wedding the ton never saw coming.