: The protagonists have known each other since they were young, adding a layer of familiar history.
: The setting is centered around the Christmas season, adding a "magical" atmosphere to their courtship. The Duke’s Golden Belle by Anna St. Claire
: Michael finds himself bound to marry Isabelle—his sister’s childhood friend and his late brother's former betrothed. : The protagonists have known each other since
: 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 : As the Christmas season progresses, the two
The story follows , the seventh Duke of Clarence, and Lady Isabelle Griffith . Michael unexpectedly inherits the title and a marriage contract after his older brother, Daniel, dies in a riding accident.
: The plot includes a mystery element that adds tension beyond the central romance. Reading Order
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