She Hid Under a Table to Escape a Matchmaker—The Duke Was Already There

She Hid Under a Table to Escape a Matchmaker—The Duke Was Already There    • She Hid Under a Table to Escape a Matchmak...   ================================================================================== What happens when a young woman hides under a dining table to escape an unwanted matchmaking scheme, only to discover that a handsome duke is already hiding there? Charlotte Whitfield wants one thing: to make her own choices about love and marriage. Tired of her mother's attempts to arrange her future, she ducks beneath a grand dining table to escape another uncomfortable conversation. But she is not alone. William Pembroke, the Duke of Ravenshire, is already hiding beneath the table, secretly enjoying a chicken sandwich and avoiding his own mother's relentless marriage plans. Their unexpected encounter begins with startled glances, whispered conversations, and an unforgettable secret shared beneath the table. Neither expects to find understanding in someone who is facing exactly the same pressure from family and society. As wedding preparations bring them closer, Charlotte and William discover that love is not about fulfilling other people's expectations. From awkward encounters and humorous misunderstandings to heartfelt conversations and a snowy winter proposal, their connection slowly grows into something neither could have planned. Set in the elegance of Regency-era England, this heartwarming historical romance blends aristocratic life, family matchmaking, witty moments, emotional vulnerability, and the quiet magic of finding someone who accepts you exactly as you are. Can two people who were both trying to escape marriage pressure discover that the love they truly want has been beside them all along? #HistoricalRomance #RegencyRomance #DukeRomance #HistoricalLoveStory