belleofthewood
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Anthony Bridgerton once believed his future was certain-until grief tore it from him.
As teenagers, Anthony and Cordelia de Montclair, a French princess, shared a quiet courtship built on friendship, laughter, and first love. But after the sudden death of his father, Anthony withdrew, ending their bond without explanation. Cordelia was sent back to France, her heart broken and her questions unanswered.
Years later, Cordelia returns to London for the Season-no longer a girl, but a poised and formidable princess whose presence ignites whispers across the ton. Anthony, now Viscount and bound by duty, finds himself face-to-face with the woman he never forgot.
With old wounds resurfacing and society watching their every move, Anthony and Cordelia must decide whether love deserves a second chance-or if the heart of a Viscount is too guarded to claim.