Her Pretentious Marquess: A Regency Historical Romance

By Marie Higgins

A secret that could ruin her. A deception that might save them both.

Tabitha Paget lives with a secret so dangerous, its exposure could destroy her future and reputation. And there is one man who must never learn the truth-Dominic Lawrence, Marquess of Hawthorne. Not only would scandal follow, but so would the stirrings of a past affection she's tried desperately to forget. Their worlds are too far apart, and Tabitha knows the devastation of a broken heart all too well. She won't risk it again.

Dominic Lawrence is no stranger to regret-especially where Tabitha is concerned. Determined to right old wrongs, he agrees to impersonate his cousin, a country clergyman, to help catch a cunning thief. But maintaining the lie becomes far more complicated when he crosses paths with Tabitha once more. To protect her, he must keep his identity hidden... even if it means breaking her heart all over again.

As secrets tangle and old wounds resurface, Tabitha and Dominic must decide if trust-and love-can survive the weight of the past.

Tropes/Themes:

✅ Sweet Regency

✅ Second Chance Romance

✅ Secret Identity

✅ Social Class Divide

✅ Hidden Past

✅ Hero with a Mission

✅ Protective Hero

✅ Emotional Angst

✅ Unresolved Tension

✅ Lady with a Dangerous Secret

✅ Slow Burn Romance

✅ Regency Scandal

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader's imagination.

Note: This story was previously published under the title The Sweetest Secret. It now has newly added content for you to enjoy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967169705
• ISBN13: 9781967169702
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"