Bridgerton: The Duke and I (Bridgerton Book 1)

Apparently, Simon Basset is about to propose to his best friend's sister, the beautiful—and nearly broke—Daphne Bridgerton. But they both know it's an elaborate plan to keep Simon away from the matrimonial matriarchs. As for Daphne, she'll no doubt attract some worthy suitors now that a duke has made her wish known... Their ruse works like a charm—at first. But as Daphne waltzes between the ballrooms with Simon, it's hard to remember that their engagement was a sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, or maybe it's the tears in his eyes that burn whenever he looks at her. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's truly fallen for the duke. And in the glittering, gossipy, and violent world of London's elite, there's only one certainty: love ignores all rules...