But before he can win her family’s affection, he has to win hers first. So when a conflict over the land brings him straight into Daphne’s life, they make a deal: He will help her find her diary if Daphne can change her family’s opinion of him. Paul, long considered good for nothing, aims to open a hospital to honor his brother and restore his reputation. Daphne has always harbored private feelings for the man her family scorns…though perhaps striking a bargain with the handsome Duke will solve both their problems?

And that’s not all: someone has stolen her personal diary, which holds secrets that could devastate her family. But her quest isn’t problem-free: She’s in a battle to win the property for the home against her brother’s best friend-turned-enemy, Paul Barstowe, Duke of Southart. But when they accidentally leave her home alone, Daphne uses the time to work on her dream-opening a home for unwed mothers. Lady Daphne Hallworth is ready to celebrate the holidays with her family. A forbidden love that cannot be denied…* ** Daphne has always harbored private feelings for the man her family scorns.though perhaps striking a bargain with the handsome Duke will solve both. And that's not all: someone has stolen her personal diary, which holds secrets that could devastate her family.

But her quest isn't problem-free: She's in a battle to win the property for the home against her brother's best friend-turned-enemy, Paul Barstowe, Duke of Southart. A forbidden love that cannot be denied.Lady Daphne Hallworth is ready to celebrate the holidays with her family. The Bad Luck Bride is the first in a new Regency romance series from Janna MacGregor Series: The Cavensham Heiresses Publisher: St. Praise for the Cavensham Heiresses series 'Sparkling.' -Publishers Weekly'Full-bodied romance.with intelligence and heart.'-New York Times bestselling author Cathy MaxwellA lady with a noble mission.

The Bad Luck Bride by Janna MacGregor