The Reluctant Duchess by Jane Goodger

Oliver is convinced that he is a monster. He keeps himself secluded except from a distant cousin, Mr. Winters, that acts as his right hand man. When he sees a painting of a beautiful woman, he is determined to make her his wife. He sends Winters out to find her, marry her by proxy and bring her back. What could possibly go wrong??

Rebecca can't believe that her father has agreed to marry her off to a stranger to settle his debts. But not wanting him to end up in debtors prison, she agrees to be married by proxy. When she arrives at her new home, she can't believe how everyone acts. And then she meets her husband...

Oliver has lived his life in the shadows. He thinks that he will lose his wife if she actually saw him, so they develop a relationship in the dark. But one day, Rebecca surprises Oliver and sees what he has been hiding. Will she leave the man she is just starting to fall for?

I really enjoyed Rebecca and Oliver's story. I will say that I had guessed Oliver's "issue" before is was revealed in the story. It was nice to see Rebecca show Oliver that what he had thought all his life was not the truth. This allowed Oliver to blossom into the person he was always meant to be. I'm excited to read the next book in the series!!

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