The Debutante’s Brooding Protector (The Duchess’s Darling Debutantes #1)

The Debutante’s Brooding Protector (The Duchess’s Darling Debutantes #1)

Author: Maggie Dallen Listening Length: 6h 49m
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He’s the grumpiest guardian angel a girl could ask for. Estella Hale’s late brother’s best friend absolutely loathes her. The scarred, brooding marquess glowers at her across every ballroom. He chases off every suitor who approaches. Honestly, he frightens her half to death. Which is why it’s so shocking when Estel...

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The Pemberton's ball was considered by all to be a great success. And Estella Hale stood at the center of the room, surrounded by newfound friends.

"The lobster patties are a travesty," a baroness declared. "An absolute travesty. But the champagne is tolerable, so one mustn't complain."

Estella smiled and sipped her champagne as one of the other matrons responded. Her gaze drifted across the room to the far wall, where Sebastian stood.

He was watching her. As always. But there was no tension in his shoulders. No white-knuckled grip on his glass. No careful blankness hiding what lay beneath. He was simply watching her, and when her eyes found his, he didn't look away.