Duke of no Return

Lady Emily Worthington is no ordinary debutante—she's feisty, intelligent, and determined to forge her own destiny. Facing an unwanted marriage, she turns to the one person she swore never to ask for help: her scandalous childhood friend, the Duke of Hargate, Alexander Blackwood. Alexander, a member of the notorious secret club known as The Wayward Dukes, initially refuses her plea. But as Emily's wedding day dawns, he makes a daring decision. In a thrilling abduction, Alexander whisks her away from the church and embarks on a tumultuous journey to Gretna Green. Will their rekindled friendship ignite a passion that defies all odds?