When A Duke Pursues A Lady By Tabetha Waite – Pro & Complete

The story centers on , the widow of the Earl of Weston, who has just escaped a three-year abusive marriage only to be arrested for her husband's murder. Though innocent of the crime, she is nearly friendless until Alister Ayles, the Duke of Albright , intervenes to take her into his custody.

However, Alister has a hidden agenda. Known to the ton as a "dullard," he is actually a secret agent for the Crown. He suspects Lyra of treason and intends to use their proximity to prove her guilt. As they navigate the investigation, Alister must grapple with his resurfacing feelings for Lyra—the woman he "let slip through his fingers" years ago—while she unknowingly loses her heart to the man hunting for her secrets. When a Duke Pursues a Lady by Tabetha Waite

Initially released as an ebook in January 2018; later independently published in January 2023. The story centers on , the widow of

The protagonists share a past, adding emotional weight to their current forced proximity. Known to the ton as a "dullard," he

The narrative is driven by an underlying plot of conspiracy and a "test of loyalty" for the Duke.

Alister maintains a public facade as a social simpleton to hide his dangerous work for the Crown.

by Tabetha Waite is a Regency romance that blends murder mystery with a second-chance love story. It is the third installment in the Ways of Love series and features a high-stakes plot involving treason and deception. Plot Overview