From country miss…to London duchess!  Sophie Trevelyan has been enjoying her visit to London, even if her closest companion is an overweight pug! Then she encounters the dashing Duke of Harcourt, who intrigues her more than is strictly proper…  Max knows he must marry. He's looking for the opposite of his high-spirited fiancée, who died some years ago, so he tries to keep his distance from bubbly Sophie. But when her life is endangered, Max feels compelled to rescue her…with a very unexpected proposal! PRAISE FOR THE DUKE'S UNEXPECTED BRIDE "The Duke’s Unexpected Bride by Lara Temple is a fast-paced, engrossing historical romance that hooks you from page one. It is well-seasoned with a good dose of humor, raw emotions and engaging dialogue." —Goodreads Review "This book had everything you could want in a book! Romance, humor, drama and an overweight pug named Marmaduke! Absolutely loved it! —Goodreads Review "A ravishing Regency romp with wonderful charm, characters, gripping dramatic storyline…" —Goodreads Review