The Duke's Daughter
Evie has lived most of her life in the shadows, hiding from a father who punishes her at every turn. She has promised herself to avoid marriage and do whatever is necessary for her little brother to be safe and keep the title amidst a country of unrest. When her father hires an assassin to take her away, forcing her to leave her home and little brother, Evie doesn't stop fighting. Even when it can't possibly get worse.
Xander travels to southern England under orders of the new king to arrest the Earl of Westerbury, and keep his family safe. He is not like any other man Evie has known and he has the same goal as her to not wed. There is something about him that draws her to him, something that she is unfamiliar with. When their lives change course, Evie finds a new way to make sure her brother gets what belongs to him while ensuring she does not have to take a husband.
Evie has come up with the perfect plan to remain unwed and ensure her brother keeps his title until she finds out the new king may be more to her than she thought. She sets out to confront the new king, with Xander close behind. Evie's journey and what she finds at the end may change everything.