The Duke's Forbidden Mistress

By Olivia Vance

She was hired to teach his children.
Not to steal his heart.
But when the world finds out, their love could cost them everything.

Nora Hart doesn't belong in Blackthorn Estate.

She's not noble. Not wealthy. Not part of the world of ballrooms, titles, and whispered scandals.

But when the reclusive Duke of Blackthorn hires her as governess to his young children, she vows to remain invisible - quiet, professional, untouchable.

Then she meets him.

Sebastian Ashworth.

Cold. Brooding. Haunted by a past no one dares speak of.

And the only man who sees her.

Really sees her.

What starts as a stolen glance turns into forbidden conversations in candlelit libraries, quiet moments in moonlit gardens, and a passion neither of them can deny.

But in a world where class divides are law, love is the most dangerous rebellion of all.

And when a tabloid exposes their secret, Nora must choose:

Walk away to protect her dignity...

Or stay and fight for the man who taught her that love isn't about status.

It's about surrender.

"The Duke's Forbidden Mistress" is a slow-burn, forbidden romance perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Sarah MacLean.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FMXW8WWQ
• ISBN13: 9798298668972
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"