The Duke's Absolutely Audacious Debutante (The Notorious Briarwoods #10)

Beloved child of Lady Juliet Briarwood and American printer Tobias Miller, Portia cannot wait for her first London Season! When one is part of the Briarwood family there is always fun to be had. When a duke who seems her opposite in every way begins to pursue her, she’s captivated by his quiet ways. But can such a serious fellow fit in with the rowdy, ever-expanding Briarwood family? One fiery kiss suggests he might be perfect, if he can release the perfection he seems so intent on finding.

Rufus Barret, Duke of Ferrars, is the catch of the ton and extremely shy. All his life, he has worked to be a great duke, as his family expects, but sometimes, he wishes he could simply slip away from the public eye. Until he meets Miss Portia Miller, someone who seems to be at every event and reveling in it. It’s true her family is wild, but she’s also niece to a duke. With her effervescent personality, surely she could be his perfect duchess. All he has to do is convince her that following the rules is the best thing for everyone. Yet, when he holds her in his arms, all rules disappear. Something he mustn’t allow, not even for a taste of her love.