: Neither Michael nor Belle wants the forced match. Michael struggles to see Isabelle as anything other than his brother's fiancée, while Isabelle suffers from severe social anxiety and a fear of crowded functions.
: As the Christmas season progresses, the two agree to get to know one another. Their relationship evolves from one of duty to genuine love as they work through past traumas. Key Characters
: Michael steps into the role originally intended for his brother. The Duke’s Golden Belle by Anna St. Claire
: A marriage contract signed by their fathers forces the leads together.
by Anna St. Claire is a Regency-era romance that blends holiday warmth with a suspenseful mystery. It is the second book in the Rogue Hearts: A Regency Romance Intrigue and Suspense Series . Plot Overview : Neither Michael nor Belle wants the forced match
: The protagonists have known each other since they were young, adding a layer of familiar history.
: A "wallflower" with a deep-seated fear of Society stemming from the childhood disappearance of her twin brother, Marcus. Their relationship evolves from one of duty to
: Michael finds himself bound to marry Isabelle—his sister’s childhood friend and his late brother's former betrothed.