The Last Gentleman Standing [Mass Market Paperback] Ashford, Jane

A Regency duke publicly vows to marry—but only if he finds a woman who wants him for himself, not his title. Enter Elizabeth Elham, a young woman with no interest in aristocratic games and even less patience for arrogant noblemen. She needs his help recovering a scandalous family heirloom, and he needs someone who'll treat him like a person instead of a prize. What starts as a reluctant alliance spirals into witty sparring, unexpected vulnerability, and the kind of slow-burn chemistry that makes you forget you're reading about corsets and carriages. Jane Ashford writes Regency romance with sharp dialogue and genuine warmth—her characters feel like people you'd actually want to spend time with, not just archetypes in empire waists. Perfect for when you want historical romance that's charming without being cloying, and sexy without losing its sense of humor.