Not Quite a Duchess - The Boston Heiresses, #1

A reluctant DuchessLady Anna Trevallyn may be a Duchess by name but she is unlike any other titled female in Boston society. When her best friend Libby disappears unexpectedly from a soiree at her stately home, Anna ignores advice to leave it to the men, and decides to take matters into her own hands and investigate. A damaged PrinceLibby's brooding brother, His Royal Highness Prince Penforth Armstrong-Leeds, has secretly admired Anna for years, but his war injury means Pen is no longer a suitable catch for anyone, let alone a vibrant and intelligent modern woman such as Lady Trevallyn.
This unlikely duo must work together to find and rescue Libby before her reputation is completely ruined or, even worse, before lives are lost. Will their forced proximity lead to love, or heartbreak?This is the first in a brand-new Victorian Romance series featuring strong and feisty heroines at the forefront of the new age in 1890s America. If you enjoy Gothic Victorian historical romantic suspense stories, such as those made popular by Victoria Holt, Deanna Raybourn, Anna Lee Huber, Christi Caldwell or Dorothy Eden, you'll love this new series by debut historical romance author, Ava Rose.
The Boston Heiresses series suggested reading order:1 - Not Quite a Duchess2 - Not Quite a Baroness3 - Not Quite a Lady4 - Not Quite a Princess5 - Not Quite a Detective6 - Not Quite a Bride