The Dukeвђ™s Golden Belle By Anna St. Claire File

: Michael steps into the role originally intended for his brother.

: A marriage contract signed by their fathers forces the leads together. The Duke’s Golden Belle by Anna St. Claire

: Michael's deceased brother whose sudden passing set the events of the novel in motion. Core Tropes & Themes : Michael steps into the role originally intended

The story follows , the seventh Duke of Clarence, and Lady Isabelle Griffith . Michael unexpectedly inherits the title and a marriage contract after his older brother, Daniel, dies in a riding accident. Core Tropes & Themes The story follows ,

: The reluctant seventh Duke of Clarence who must navigate a life and a betrothal he never anticipated.

: The protagonists have known each other since they were young, adding a layer of familiar history.

: The setting is centered around the Christmas season, adding a "magical" atmosphere to their courtship.