The Duke Needed a Wife Before Midnight — The Woman He Chose Had Just Refused His Proposal

The Duke Needed a Wife Before Midnight — The Woman He Chose Had Just Refused His Proposal In this heartwarming historical romance story, the Duke of Ashworth has only six hours to find a bride—or lose everything to a ruthless marquess. But when he finally proposes to the one woman he's secretly admired for years, she doesn't just say no. She tells him she would rather marry a goat. With midnight looming, the Duke must convince Lady Eleanor Hartley that he's worth choosing. But she refuses to be anyone's backup plan. What follows is a hilarious, emotional journey through London's most unexpected places—from questionable pies at a Bloomsbury fair to a fortune-teller who sees more than she should, and a secret that could destroy a powerful lord. Will the Duke learn to be honest about his feelings before time runs out? Can Lady Eleanor trust a man who has spent years hiding behind his title? And what exactly was that vegetable in the pie? This romantic comedy with heart is perfect for fans of slow-burn historical romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, and stories where love wins against all odds—even when the odds include terrible hats, suspicious pastries, and a fortune-teller who knows too much. What you'll find in this video: ✨ A Duke who is terrified of his own feelings and expresses it through terrible jokes ✨ A heroine who refuses to settle for anything less than being truly seen ✨ The most unexpected proposal in Regency history (involving goats) ✨ A race against the clock that will keep you on the edge of your seat ✨ Laughter, tears, and a love story that proves the best things in life happen when you stop being practical Let us know in the comments: Would you have married the duke, or held out for the goat? 🐐 If you enjoyed this story: ❤️ Like this video to support the channel 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for new weekly historical romances 💬 Comment below: What was the moment that touched your heart the most? historical romance,short stories historical romance,short historical romance audiobook,short stories romantic fiction,historical romance audiobooks full length,audiobook romance short stories,regency romance audiobooks,victorian romance stories,historical romance audibook,regency romance audibooks full length,historical romance audiobook full,clean regency romance audiobooks,story telling,movie story telling,the grand old duke of york,duke stories,audiobooks