When the arrogant stranger Bess is forced to marry unexpectedly becomes a duke, she'll find herself at odds with her growing feelings as he hunts for a killer. ***** Sharp-tongued Elizabeth 'Bess' Jones is perfectly content living on her lonesome in a tiny village south of Derbyshire. She works as a nurse, owns a small home, and finds the label of 'spinster' an agreeable trade for her independence. But when her entire life is uprooted in an instant, she only has one person to blame: her new husband, Emmett Wilde, who was caught in a compromising situation with her. And now, despite his promise to fake a death certificate after their wedding--to free her of any duty to him or their marriage bed--he sends for her in the dead of night with startling news: his father has been murdered, and he is now the Duke of Ascot with a wife he can no longer deny... [[Word Count: 60,000-70,000 words]] [[Cover designed by Ren Tachibana]]

Usually girlxgirl, read and like! My characters, my story, please don't steal! Xxx

When Jac and Johnny leave for a supposedly temporary holiday, they leave Emma in the hands of junior doctor and Guy Self's daughter, Zosia March. After some confusing messages, Zosia realizes she is left to care for Emma Naylor. COMPLETED

Zosia and Arthur cannot help but fall for each other but not in the way you would expect, It won't be plan sailing for both Junior doctors when Zosia is involved in a life changing accident, but will Arthur be there for her and stop her from doing something potentially stupid. But Will Arthur be able to confess his love to Zosia as her life hangs in the balance.