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Her Pretentious Marquess

A Regency Historical Romance

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Book 9 of The Worthington Legacy
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Pub Date Jul 20 2025 | Archive Date Jul 23 2025

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Description

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.


The Worthington Legacy

Book 1 - Her Perfect Scoundrel

Book 2 - Her Dreamy Deceiver

Book 3 - Her Adorable Cad

Book 4 - Her Irresistible Charmer

Book 5 - Her Captain Enchanter

Book 6 - Her Sweetest Rogue

Book 7 - Her Brooding Duke

Book 8 - Her Scandalous Rake

Book 9 - Her Pretentious Marquess

Book 10 - Her Secretive Rascal

Book 11 - Her Lonely Womanizer

Book 12 - Her Untamable Libertine


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

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...


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ISBN 07012025HPMMH
PRICE $2.99 (USD)
PAGES 277

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