It was rumored that those two had renewed their courtship, and a betrothal would once again be announced between the quiet Miss Langley and young Pembroke. The fact that those rumors originated from Mrs. Pembroke was not a fact missed by anyone. That would be an interesting development to follow, indeed. Would the lass take him back after he had followed the urgings of his papa and ended their betrothal a year ago? Indiscreet wagers were already being made on the matter . . . in addition to the wagers being made on how soon before the Duchess of Warrington gave birth to the future Warrington heir.
Never had so exalted a peer sat in the tiny little church, and the denizens of Brambledon felt blessed. Clearly he was not a depraved duke.
His marriage to one of their own and his presence meant only one thing. He was their duke.
“To think,” Mrs. Pratt whispered loudly from the middle of the church amid the vicar’s long-winded homily, “he’s married our very own Marian. Why, a fortnight past she couldn’t even afford ribbons for her hair and now look at her. A grand duchess.”
Look at her they did. Every single one of them.
They looked at her and the handsome duke beside her. They noted their warm exchange of glances and how it seemed the duke had to be touching her at every possible moment. They looked their fill at the newly wedded couple and knew.
The Duke and Duchess of Warrington were besotted.
About the Author
SOPHIE JORDAN grew up in the Texas hill country where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of more than twenty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and cramming her DVR with anything that has a happily ever after. You can visit her online at sophiejordan.net.
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