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The Widow Reforms A Rake
Historical Romance Short.
Robert Balfour, the Duke of Stanworth has been besotted by his close peer and friend, the Earl of Hartwell’s bride for twenty-three years.
Eliza Carden, now, the Dowager Countess of Hartwell had been widowed for eight years had found an ardent correspondent in the Duke of Stanworth.
They recited John Donne, shared news of the day and the tone of their speech held a comfortable intimacy they both savoured even if they dared not confront it. That is until Robert invites Eliza for a short stay at his secluded cottage. Almost a decade of epistolary contact will be brought to life, warm skin and gentle breath to collide.
Was the secret to their magic weaved in their letters or can their suppressed affection bloom from the heat of their touch?
Robert Balfour, the Duke of Stanworth has been besotted by his close peer and friend, the Earl of Hartwell’s bride for twenty-three years.
Eliza Carden, now, the Dowager Countess of Hartwell had been widowed for eight years had found an ardent correspondent in the Duke of Stanworth.
They recited John Donne, shared news of the day and the tone of their speech held a comfortable intimacy they both savoured even if they dared not confront it. That is until Robert invites Eliza for a short stay at his secluded cottage. Almost a decade of epistolary contact will be brought to life, warm skin and gentle breath to collide.
Was the secret to their magic weaved in their letters or can their suppressed affection bloom from the heat of their touch?
63 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2025
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Steffy Smith
12 books56 followersInspired by my dreams and fantasies, I write stories across the eras combining my love of history + happily ever afters. My furbaby Ariel has been by my side every step of this indie journey, which is why she features on my shoulder. My writing is fuelled by Earl Grey, sporadic bouts of manic energy & keeping myself accountable with deadlines. Come with me on a journey as my stories begin to unfold and step back into a Georgian England or a Regency ball. Be swept away on a journey throughout the Scottish Highlands or whisked off to a majestic castle in medieval England. From Viking longboats to Western saloons - I will have a story for you xxx
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