Lady Emily's Matchmaking Mishap (Merry Spinsters, Charming Rogues)

About this book

Lady Emily Hepplewhite and her sister Cecily are masters of disguise, driven by the desperate need to reclaim their lost status. Their audacious plan: infiltrate a lavish country estate to capture the heart of the wealthy Duke of Wolferton. While Cecily poses as a high-born heiress, Emily enters the fray as a humble maid. However, their scheme hits a snag when the "Devil" Duke proves far more perceptive than expected. Suspecting the sisters of being opportunistic fortune hunters, the Duke turns the tables by proposing a fake engagement that forces Emily into a precarious, intimate game of cat and mouse. As the lines between deception and genuine attraction blur, the situation grows increasingly complicated. Emily’s carefully constructed web of lies threatens to unravel, especially when long-buried secrets and letters from a mysterious childhood confidant resurface to challenge her heart. Featuring a delightful twist on the fake engagement trope, this Regency romp masterfully blends sharp wit with high-stakes tension. Will Emily’s masquerade lead to total ruin, or will she find that her greatest gamble is the only way to secure a future she never dared to dream of?