The Duke's Bride is a Monster!

Upon being purchased by the Duke of Kerstone, Letitia's expectations couldn't have been further from the reality of their unexpected announcement. The word "bewildered" hardly conveyed her astonishment when the Duke casually revealed their impending marriage. In the carriage, she echoed his question, her voice tinged with disbelief, while his emerald-green eyes sparkled with an odd joy. She couldn't comprehend his happiness – he was marrying her, a woman who was unrefined and ill-mannered, a stranger to him. Marriage, a lifelong commitment, to someone she barely knew, seemed absurd. She had dreams of a love match, a union built on mutual affection, not a coerced arrangement. Despite being aware of societal norms, the thought of binding herself to this enigmatic stranger, despite his physical allure, left her conflicted. Yet, there was a silver lining – she had escaped the oppressive grip of her stepmother and sisters. The comparison between her current predicament and leaping from the frying pan into the fire might have been fitting, but the heat she found herself in wasn't entirely unbearable. The decision loomed: would she consent to this arranged marriage or attempt to flee? As complex individuals, we all harbor hidden depths, secrets we desperately wish to keep buried. But how would these secrets fare in the midst of a whirlwind of drama and manipulation? Letitia fervently hoped her secret would remain hidden, but only time would tell. Would her dark side continue to lie dormant amidst the chaos? The answer awaited in "THE DUKE'S BRIDE IS A MONSTER!" *Cover image courtesy of its rightful owner, not created by me.*