A Fake Betrothal for the Duke

By Eva Shepherd

On Sale: 4/23/2026
An engagement of convenience, enemies to lovers romance set in the Victorian era

Suddenly engaged  

To a man she’d never marry! 

Miss Margaret is dreading her fourth season and her mother’s relentless matchmaking. Until none other than rakish Jacob Ashford, the duke she loves to hate, shocks her with a plan that could benefit them both…

With scandal on the horizon, Jacob needs a veneer of respectability, which a fake engagement guarantees! And who better to be his fiancée than the wallflower who can’t stand him and will never want to wed him for real? Yet he’s captivated by Margaret’s wit and honesty, and when they’re caught in an unexpectedly passionate kiss, their bluff is about to be called!

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Wayward Wallflowers

Book 1: A Mistletoe Match for the Earl
Book 2: A Fake Betrothal for the Duke
ISBN: 9780369769640
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Apr 23, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
BISAC 3: FICTION / Family Life / Marriage & Divorce
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Eva Shepherd

Biography

After graduating with degrees in history and political science, Eva Shepherd worked in journalism and as an advertising copywriter. She began writing historical romances because it combined her love of a happy ending with her passion for history. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, but spends her days immersed in the world of Victorian England. Eva loves hearing from readers and can be reached via her website evashepherd.com and her Facebook page Facebook.com/evashepherdromancewriter.

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An engagement of convenience, enemies to lovers romance set in the Victorian era<br><br> Suddenly engaged<strong>…</strong>  <br><br> To a man she’d never marry! <br><br> Miss Margaret is dreading her fourth season and her mother’s relentless matchmaking. Until none other than rakish Jacob Ashford, the duke she loves to hate, shocks her with a plan that could benefit them both…<br><br> With scandal on the horizon, Jacob needs a veneer of respectability, which a fake engagement guarantees! And who better to be his fiancée than the wallflower who can’t stand him and will never want to wed him for real? Yet he’s captivated by Margaret’s wit and honesty, and when they’re caught in an unexpectedly passionate kiss, their bluff is about to be called! <br><br><strong>From Harlequin Historical: <em>Your romantic escape to the past.</em></strong><br><br><strong>Wayward Wallflowers</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>A Mistletoe Match for the Earl</i><br>Book 2: <i>A Fake Betrothal for the Duke</i>

ISBN: 9780369769640
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Apr 23, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
BISAC 3: FICTION / Family Life / Marriage & Divorce
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:

Eva Shepherd

Biography

<p>After graduating with degrees in history and political science, Eva Shepherd worked in journalism and as an advertising copywriter. She began writing historical romances because it combined her love of a happy ending with her passion for history. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, but spends her days immersed in the world of Victorian England. Eva loves hearing from readers and can be reached via her website evashepherd.com and her Facebook page Facebook.com/evashepherdromancewriter.</p>gt;