The Duke’s 99th Bride

Orphaned and broken, Grace lived on the streets, waiting for the end. But a glimmer of hope appeared in the form of Penelope Erdonia. To repay a debt of gratitude, Grace will risk everything. When a marriage proposal arrives from the Duke of Pelton—the most powerful man in the empire—a chilling rumor haunts his name: every bride has either vanished or returned broken. To save her only friend, Grace steps into the lion's den, offering herself as the 99th bride. Will she survive the Duke's dark secrets? Discover the truth in Chapter 1!