Her life changes when she is reunited with , who was once her hero and her brother’s best friend. Years earlier, Anthony committed an "unforgivable betrayal" against Lettie's brother, leading to a long estrangement. Now a brooding and burdened Duke, Anthony is drawn to the woman Lettie has become, even though she is the last person he should pursue due to his past actions. Key Characters
Vibrant, quick-witted, and outgoing, she refuses to be daunted by Anthony’s withdrawal. Defying the Duke by Christi Caldwell
Defying the Duke is a Regency historical romance novel by Christi Caldwell , published on July 25, 2022 . It serves as the 18th book in the extensive Heart of a Duke series. The story centers on themes of betrayal, restoration, and second chances. Plot Summary Her life changes when she is reunited with
Lettie's brother and Anthony’s former best friend, whose past relationship with Anthony is central to the novel's conflict. Reception and Reviews The book has been generally well-received by readers: The story centers on themes of betrayal, restoration,