The Duke of Ashbourne arrived at Fairmont Hall for one reason: to court the beautiful Arabella Fairmont and secure the perfect duchess.

But while everyone admired the younger sister’s beauty, his attention kept drifting toward someone else—the forgotten woman standing quietly in the shadows.

Nora Fairmont has spent years sacrificing everything to keep her struggling family from ruin. With ink-stained fingers, worn dresses, and no dowry to offer, she has long accepted that romance was never meant for her. Yet beneath her plain appearance is a sharp mind, fierce loyalty, and the strength to carry burdens no one else could bear.

The Duke soon realizes that he does not want a beautiful ornament beside him.

He wants a partner.

And when he shocks the entire household by proposing to Nora instead of her celebrated sister, she does something no one expects...

She refuses him.

But when the Fairmont family finally faces complete financial ruin, the Duke returns with a decision that will change Nora’s life forever.

Will Nora finally believe that she deserves to be chosen—not for her beauty, her family name, or her usefulness, but simply for the woman she truly is?

Welcome to Royal Vows Stories, where forgotten women, powerful dukes, hidden scandals, and unexpected love collide in unforgettable historical romances.

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