When Fate's Collide

A sudden summer storm. A ruined reputation. A marriage neither anticipated, yet fated to be.When a downpour at Lady Watley's garden party traps Lady Imogen Hartley, a quietly fierce debutante, with Lord Sebastian Montague, the Duke of Blackwood-London's most notorious bachelor-scandal demands a forced marriage. But this is no typical Regency romance. Imogen and Sebastian aren't merely victims of circumstance; they are soulmates, propelled together by a destiny far older than the storm.Sebastian, who built a rake's reputation to guard his freedom, finds himself undeniably drawn to Imogen. Her challenging spirit doesn't just intrigue him; it resonates, sparking a dangerous truth within his guarded heart. She meets his gaze, a testament to the mirror reflection of a soul he never knew he needed.Retreating to his ancestral estate, Sebastian attempts the role of subdued, proper husband-a suffocating pretense for a man accustomed to taking what he desires. This artificial "gentleman's approach" clashes with his very nature, forcing both Imogen and Sebastian to confront their authentic selves and the hard truths hidden beneath societal expectations. How long can the infamous Duke of Blackwood deny his untamed nature-and the undeniable, burning desire for Imogen-before their fated connection transforms them entirely?