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The Duke’s Accidental Family: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“This is not your child.”
“No. But someone believed it should be ours.”
Penelope Hartwell has spent years avoiding scandal and the infuriating Duke of Blackmere. But when a newborn is left in his study with a letter naming her as the only woman to be trusted, she cannot turn away.
Alastair Reed is infamous for his reckless charm and refusal to wed. But when he discovers an infant left in his care, he knows that if the truth comes out, they are all three ruined. So they make a dangerous
They will keep the child. They will protect the secret. And they will marry.
But after sleepless nights and arguments, the idea of something more begins to take root…
A life. A family. A future together.
But some wishes come at far too great a cost.
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke’s Accidental Family is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Patricia Haverton and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "The Duke’s Accidental Family" today to discover Patricia's captivating story!
“No. But someone believed it should be ours.”
Penelope Hartwell has spent years avoiding scandal and the infuriating Duke of Blackmere. But when a newborn is left in his study with a letter naming her as the only woman to be trusted, she cannot turn away.
Alastair Reed is infamous for his reckless charm and refusal to wed. But when he discovers an infant left in his care, he knows that if the truth comes out, they are all three ruined. So they make a dangerous
They will keep the child. They will protect the secret. And they will marry.
But after sleepless nights and arguments, the idea of something more begins to take root…
A life. A family. A future together.
But some wishes come at far too great a cost.
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke’s Accidental Family is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Patricia Haverton and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "The Duke’s Accidental Family" today to discover Patricia's captivating story!
454 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2026
About the author
Patricia Haverton
98 books56 followersBorn the oldest of three children, Patricia Haverton grew up believing that she'd follow in her father's footsteps and pursue a career in science. However, her worldview changed when she decided to explore her British mother's roots. The trip to her ancestral lands solidified her conviction that she had found her true calling in the romanticism of the Era of Kings and Queens.
A hopeless romantic and a firm believer in the idea of soulmates, Patricia changed the course of her life and decided to get her degree in Creative Writing and Psychology. As she jokingly says ever so often, "she lives in the past now, where love shows the way and Dukes save the day!"
When she's not weaving tales of love that prevails, Patricia enjoys spending time with her husband, roaming the British countryside, where they have been living in for the past decade.
Now would be the time to let yourself go and experience the true magic of the Regency Era! Let your imagination run wild, live amazing adventures through the eyes of brave heroes! Like the legendary wise wizard, Patricia will be your guide!
A hopeless romantic and a firm believer in the idea of soulmates, Patricia changed the course of her life and decided to get her degree in Creative Writing and Psychology. As she jokingly says ever so often, "she lives in the past now, where love shows the way and Dukes save the day!"
When she's not weaving tales of love that prevails, Patricia enjoys spending time with her husband, roaming the British countryside, where they have been living in for the past decade.
Now would be the time to let yourself go and experience the true magic of the Regency Era! Let your imagination run wild, live amazing adventures through the eyes of brave heroes! Like the legendary wise wizard, Patricia will be your guide!
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April 19, 2026
A Duke/A Marriage/An Unknown Child.
The Duke, Alastair, proposes to Lady Penelope, over a most important matter
& then off to the country manor to protect someone very important.. & they both work & become closer until confronted by her best friend’s family..whom they oppose. They fight for Lady Marianne & Thomas and her circumstances & with that settled have only quiet. And both realize it’s not what they are looking for. It’s love..
The Duke, Alastair, proposes to Lady Penelope, over a most important matter
& then off to the country manor to protect someone very important.. & they both work & become closer until confronted by her best friend’s family..whom they oppose. They fight for Lady Marianne & Thomas and her circumstances & with that settled have only quiet. And both realize it’s not what they are looking for. It’s love..
April 25, 2026
Contains Blasphemy
A really enjoyable book but spoilt for me as, towards the end it contained blasphemy offensive to the Christian faith, taking our Lord and Saviour’s name in vain. On that basis I will not be reading further books by this author.
A really enjoyable book but spoilt for me as, towards the end it contained blasphemy offensive to the Christian faith, taking our Lord and Saviour’s name in vain. On that basis I will not be reading further books by this author.
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