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The Devil's Duchess

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Marcella Valemont was a villainess wrapped in silk and thorns. The alluring, selfish daughter of the High Priest, she was forced into a cold marriage with the Black-bellied Duke Berith Montclair. She longed for power and would stop at nothing to claim the crown, even if it meant seducing the incorruptible Crown Prince Lucian and clawing her way to the throne into becoming the Queen. Until it all burned. Her ruthless schemes led to betrayal, rebellion, and ruin-- an empire on its knees, a virtuous king destroyed, and a rebellion led by the man she discarded. Desperate and full of regret, she barters her life with the Duke to save Lucian. In an interesting turn of events, Marcella gets to go back in time to fix her wrongs, save the man who was ruined because of her and hopefully stop the bloodthirsty rebel Duke Berith. She finds herself reborn as her 18-year-old self with a chance for a do-over and vows to do better this time. But the past does not forget. Nor does the devil in her husband’s skin. Secrets long buried begin to surface, and Marcella discovers that her former husband is far more than he seems—a man cloaked in darkness, harboring a purpose that threatens everything she holds dear. They say second chances come with thorns and to fix the past, she must trust the devil who destroyed it.
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Chapter 1 - Author's Note

Dear Readers,

Welcome to The Devil's Duchess ! 

Thank you for picking up this book and giving my story a chance to be part of your life. Whether you stumbled across it by chance or have been searching for a romance as thorny as it is beautiful—I'm so glad you're here.

Every word in these pages has been written with lots of love and care. Your time is precious, and I'm honored you chose to spend it with my characters and their journey.

So, what to expect here?

1) A Flawed Heroine with a Second Chance.

Marcella Valemont isn't your typical protagonist. She's a kick-ass heroine and deeply flawed—but she's also a woman trying to atone for her mistakes. 

2) A Brooding Morally Gray Male Lead.

Duke Berith Montclair is the kind of a man who keeps you guessing—dangerous yet magnetic, ruthless yet strangely compelling. His secrets run deep, and his true nature remains shrouded in mystery.

3) Sizzling chemistry between the leads with slow-burn romance.

4) The story is set into a richly imagined empire, Empire of Cardenia, a land ruled by divine blessings. At its heart lies the supremacy of the church, its power upheld by royal house. Yet this is no utopia— the line between salvation and damnation is razor-thin. 

5) If you're looking for a story that will make you feel every emotion—rage, sorrow, joy, and heart-pounding anticipation—The Devil's Duchess will deliver. Perfect for readers who crave strong-willed heroines, dark and brooding heroes, and worlds teetering on the edge of destruction.

To those of you who are sticking around for the long haul: I promise twists, turns, cliffhangers. There will be moments that will make you laugh, cry, and hopefully keep you on the edge of your seat!

I hope you'll root for these characters, fall in love with their struggles, and maybe even see a bit of yourself in their journeys.

Your support means everything, and its what fuels me to keep writing. So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's embark on this adventure together!