Reclusive Hugo Mostyn, Duke of Hedland, has remained secluded from the world ever since returning from the Napoleonic wars, scarred inside and out. But when he discovers a mysterious beauty during a raging snowstorm, the yearning he's fought to suppress awakens.

Forced from her home days before Christmas, Verity Algood remains optimistic about her future despite being hurt and confused. But life has other plans, and she finds herself desperate once more. Yet Verity is determined to start a ne...
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Reclusive Hugo Mostyn, Duke of Hedland, has remained secluded from the world ever since returning from the Napoleonic wars, scarred inside and out. But when he discovers a mysterious beauty during a raging snowstorm, the yearning he's fought to suppress awakens.

Forced from her home days before Christmas, Verity Algood remains optimistic about her future despite being hurt and confused. But life has other plans, and she finds herself desperate once more. Yet Verity is determined to start a new life and she won't let dust or a beast of a man scare her away.

Beneath Hugo’s brooding façade, Verity finds a vulnerable and caring man. A man who has kept himself hidden from the world as he struggled with his grief and scars. Just as he begins to hope for a future filled with love, a secret threatens to tear them apart. Now both Beast and Beauty must either walk away or prove that they are strong enough to fight for their heart’s desire.
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