Her Childhood Rival Became England’s Coldest Duke—They Clashed in Public, He Wanted Her in Private

Her childhood rival is now England’s coldest duke—and Eleanor Marlowe refuses to fear him. When Sebastian Arden blocks her plan to restore Bellport’s failing lighthouse, their public clashes ignite old wounds and dangerous rumors. Ten years earlier, his accusation destroyed her father’s reputation. Now hidden shipping records, a suspicious fire, and a missing witness suggest a deadly cover-up behind the disaster that killed Sebastian’s brother. As Eleanor fights to expose the truth, the duke’s icy public manners hide a private love he can no longer deny. Can trust ever survive betrayal, secrets, and the storm threatening their harbor—and their hearts? Time-Lapse Chapters (01:08:30) 00:00 – The Coldest Duke Meets His Childhood Rival 06:10 – Eleanor's Dangerous Lighthouse Proposal 23:40 – Hidden Cargo and a Dangerous Conspiracy 40:10 – Fire, Rescue, and the Duke's True Feelings 51:50 – The Hidden Evidence Reveals the Truth 67:10 – A Duke's Promise and a Beautiful Ending #DukeRomance #HistoricalRomance #EnemiesToLovers #DukeLoveStory #RomanticStorytelling