A Deal With a Duke

In this gripping tale, a surly duke reluctantly agrees to protect the sensitive artist Anna Smith, who is also his best friend's sister. As they retreat to his country estate to evade a lurking danger from her past, the duke grapples with his dark history while safeguarding Anna from a terrifying villain. Their forced proximity leads to unexpected emotions, revealing that Anna may be more than just a job for him—she becomes his greatest temptation and his one weakness.