Cursed & Cherished

Where bickering leads to butterflies.

England 1805: EDMOND DUNSWORTH, DUKE OF CROMWELL, is on the hunt for a wife—not for love, but for her dowry. His coffers running low, Edmond can't afford the luxury of a lengthy courtship. When his steward suggests a quick match with the daughter of a wealthy merchant eager to climb the social ladder, Edmond sees a perfect solution. Armed with nothing but his dashing looks and notorious charm, he expects to sweep his bride-to-be off her feet with ease.

First, they fought …

However, ANNA HANFORD is not the type to be swept anywhere, especially not into the arms of a duke she deems nothing more than a handsome scoundrel. Fiercely independent and fuming over her father's arrangement, Anna vows to show Edmond that she's anything but the docile debutante he anticipated.

… then, they fell.

What follows is a clash of wills as fiery as it is unexpected. Edmond, initially exasperated, soon finds that sparring with Anna brings a thrill he'd never imagined. Each barbed exchange, while testing his resolve, ignites something far more compelling than mere irritation.

Can their relentless battles lead to love? Will Edmond prove to Anna that beneath the title lies a heart worth winning?

In a game of pride and passion, watch as hatred turns to heat, and a duke discovers that the most invaluable part of his marriage might just be … his wife.

Turns out, love is the best way to end an argument.