Winds of the West

The Duke prayed for an heir — until a servant knocked on his door in the snow

The Duke prayed for an heir — until a servant knocked on his door in the snow
The rain washed away her makeup — and the Duke saw the child’s face he swore to find again

The rain washed away her makeup — and the Duke saw the child’s face he swore to find again
He thought he was hiring a simple governess — until he saw the childhood scar only he remembered

He thought he was hiring a simple governess — until he saw the childhood scar only he remembered
This cradle… I know it,” said the duke — finding the baby who vanished last winter

This cradle… I know it,” said the duke — finding the baby who vanished last winter
“The Duke Disguised Himself as a Servant — When He Defended a Humiliated Maid, Everyone Froze.”

“The Duke Disguised Himself as a Servant — When He Defended a Humiliated Maid, Everyone Froze.”
The Duke gave her an invaluable necklace — she sold it to feed the orphans.

The Duke gave her an invaluable necklace — she sold it to feed the orphans.
I found your son,” said the maid — and the duke saw the child lost for three years walk in

I found your son,” said the maid — and the duke saw the child lost for three years walk in
“The maid saved the feverish child — until the duke saw in her eyes the echo of his late wife.”

“The maid saved the feverish child — until the duke saw in her eyes the echo of his late wife.”
“The entire room fell silent when the young governess spoke — the duke fell in love in an instant.”

“The entire room fell silent when the young governess spoke — the duke fell in love in an instant.”
“The maid fell under their mocking laughter — until the duke lifted her with a trembling hand.”

“The maid fell under their mocking laughter — until the duke lifted her with a trembling hand.”
“The maid leapt into the lake to save the heir — and the duke knew he would never let her go again.”

“The maid leapt into the lake to save the heir — and the duke knew he would never let her go again.”
“They drove her out of the market — until the duke said, ‘She will enter under my protection.’”

“They drove her out of the market — until the duke said, ‘She will enter under my protection.’”
Governess comforted the little girl —unaware the duke had spent years searching for the lost mother.

Governess comforted the little girl —unaware the duke had spent years searching for the lost mother.
She speaks only to you,’ said the duke—never imagining the little girl had recognized her own mother

She speaks only to you,’ said the duke—never imagining the little girl had recognized her own mother
They mocked her worn dress— until the duke stood and said, She carries more nobility than all of you

They mocked her worn dress— until the duke stood and said, She carries more nobility than all of you
The duke was meant to marry an heiress—until he saw the baker’s daughter he once swore to love again

The duke was meant to marry an heiress—until he saw the baker’s daughter he once swore to love again
“They Shamed the Unwed Pregnant Maid — Until the Duke Gave Her His Name and a Home.”

“They Shamed the Unwed Pregnant Maid — Until the Duke Gave Her His Name and a Home.”
She wanted to save her children — the Duke chose to save the entire family.

She wanted to save her children — the Duke chose to save the entire family.
They mocked her for marrying a poor man — until he revealed he was the hidden Duke.

They mocked her for marrying a poor man — until he revealed he was the hidden Duke.
“The Duke Found a Wounded Woman With Seven Children — His Next Act Shocked the Estate.”

“The Duke Found a Wounded Woman With Seven Children — His Next Act Shocked the Estate.”
Sold for a horse, she wept — until the Duke whispered: ‘My manor isn’t worth what you are.

Sold for a horse, she wept — until the Duke whispered: ‘My manor isn’t worth what you are.
The old woman prayed for help — the bankrupt duke gave his last coins, and fate rewarded him at dusk

The old woman prayed for help — the bankrupt duke gave his last coins, and fate rewarded him at dusk
“She Dared to Defy a Noble to Save a Maid — and the Duke Finally Saw the Woman He’d Been Seeking.”

“She Dared to Defy a Noble to Save a Maid — and the Duke Finally Saw the Woman He’d Been Seeking.”
“You’re safe with me,” the maid said — as the widowed Duke saw his bride-to-be mistreat his twins.

“You’re safe with me,” the maid said — as the widowed Duke saw his bride-to-be mistreat his twins.
The humble Duke helped a hungry girl — and the next day, her father arrived in a golden carriage.

The humble Duke helped a hungry girl — and the next day, her father arrived in a golden carriage.
Lonely Duke Sat Beside a Weeping Stranger — Then Realized She Was His Future Duchess

Lonely Duke Sat Beside a Weeping Stranger — Then Realized She Was His Future Duchess
The Duke Swore Never to Love — Until He Shielded Her with His Own Name

The Duke Swore Never to Love — Until He Shielded Her with His Own Name
The Countess Disguised as a Stable Hand — Until the Duke Chose Her to Raise His Children

The Countess Disguised as a Stable Hand — Until the Duke Chose Her to Raise His Children
She Hid Her Scars Beneath Silk Gloves—Until the Duke Said, “I See Only Strength.”

She Hid Her Scars Beneath Silk Gloves—Until the Duke Said, “I See Only Strength.”
La couturière dormait dans la neige — jusqu’à ce que le vampire du manoir la porte à l’intérieur

La couturière dormait dans la neige — jusqu’à ce que le vampire du manoir la porte à l’intérieur