The Duke Not Taken: A Historical Romance – A Grumpy Sunshine Victorian Novel of Royal Scandal and Unexpected Love (A Royal Match Book 2)

The second book in the Royal Match series pairs a rebellious princess with a reclusive duke. Amelia Ivanosen, Princess of Wesloria, has spent two years since her sister became queen flirting and courting scandal. To prevent further trouble, she is sent to England, where matchmaker Lila Alexander introduces her to eligible bachelors at a country estate. None spark her interest until she meets her neighbor. Joshua Parker, Duke of Marley, lives next door. Grumpy and withdrawn following his first wife's death in childbirth, he initially clashes with Amelia when brought to her soiree by a friend. Their banter is sharp and heated—he finds her self-involved and annoying; she views him as stuck-up. Yet despite their mutual dislike and constant sparring, they cannot stop thinking about each other, and undeniable chemistry pulls them together.