“Marry Me!” the Tipsy Village Girl Told a Stranger—Unaware He Was the Duke Who Never Smiled

She jokingly asked a stranger to marry her… never imagining he was the Duke who had forgotten how to smile. At a lively harvest festival in Regency England, spirited village girl Phoebe Ashford makes one outrageous proposal to a handsome, mysterious stranger. What she doesn't know is that the man standing before her is Tristan Blackwood, the Duke of Wychmere—a powerful nobleman known for his cold expression and guarded heart. But when her unexpected words make him laugh, neither of them realizes how completely their lives are about to change. As their unlikely friendship blossoms among apple orchards, country estates, and village traditions, Phoebe discovers the man beneath the title, while Tristan encounters the one woman who refuses to be impressed by his wealth or rank. Yet when duty, pride, and difficult choices threaten to pull them apart, will love be enough to bring them back together? A heartwarming Regency romance about unexpected love, second chances, and the courage to open a guarded heart. ❤️ If you enjoy emotional Duke romance stories, historical love stories, and beautiful Regency romances, subscribe for more unforgettable tales. #RegencyRomance #DukeRomance #historicalromance