Bride Hunt
In the heart of Regency London, where eligible bachelors are scarce and society's vultures circle, Lord Oliver Kentshire, heir to a dukedom and friend of the Crown Prince, is finally ready to choose a bride. As the most sought-after gentleman enters the marriage mart, hopeful ladies and influential families vie for his attention. But in a world bound by reputation and secrets, Oliver's quest for a suitable Duchess leads him down unexpected paths, challenging societal norms and revealing hidden truths that could change everything.
The whispers of the ton echoed in the grand ballroom, a symphony of gossip and ambition. Lord Oliver Kentshire, London's most eligible bachelor, stood stoically amidst the throng, his dark eyes scanning the eager faces.
Another dance card offered, another simpering smile. The season was in full swing, and the pressure to find a Duchess was mounting. His mother's hopeful gaze, his brother William's watchful eye – the weight of expectation settled heavily upon him.
He exchanged pleasantries, offered charming words, and went through the motions of the 'bride hunt', all the while feeling a profound weariness settle in his soul. Was this to be his fate? A life of duty over desire, a marriage of convenience rather than connection?
