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From Ruins to Romance

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### From Ruins to Romance

In the heart of Regency England, Sophie McAllister's world is upended when her once-prosperous family falls into financial ruin. With her mother lost in regrets and her father reliant on a wealthy aunt's charity, Sophie is thrust into the daunting world of London society.

Invited by her stern Aunt Beatrice, Sophie navigates the treacherous waters of high society, encountering the charming Duke of Norwood and unearthing a scandal that implicates the Duke's family. As she balances the attentions of the kind and humorous Liam McCarthy and the enigmatic Duke, Sophie must decide where her heart truly lies.

"From Ruins to Romance" is a tale of resilience, love, and the quest for justice, set against the backdrop of Regency-era splendor and societal expectations. It's a journey of discovering true worth and finding love amidst the ruins of lost fortune.All Rights Reserved

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 | 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍 ✔ by Queen__Dee__diaspora

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The Wrong Gentleman by LeeleeKez

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