by Rebecca LangePublish: Nov 21, 2022SuspenseHistorical RomanceRomantic SuspenseHistorical FictionTeen & Young Adult
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A hidden truth. A devilishly handsome duke. A love caught between scandal and secrets.
Lady Ophelia Winter is content with her life—except for the name she despises and the endless suitors she rejects. Her father, the Viscount of Hethersett, is determined to see her wed, but Ophelia's stubborn independence leaves him exasperated.
But her world is thrown into turmoil when a letter exposes a shocking truth about her heritage, shattering everything she thought she knew. Struggling to accept her new reality, she soon clashes with the ton—especially over Lord Garrett Haywood, the Duke of Ashford. Devilishly handsome, rumored to be arrogant, and nearly engaged, he is everything she should resist… yet her heart refuses to obey.
When Ophelia defends a maid and overhears a dangerous conversation, she uncovers secrets that bind powerful families together. Suddenly, she is ensnared in a web of scandal and deceit—and marked as a target to be silenced.
Tropes& Vibes: enemies to lovers – lovers to soulmates • forced proximity • misunderstanding/ false rumors • first kiss • sisters reunited • public reckoning • slow burn • newlywed banter • found family • enemies redeemed • love conquers fear • protective alpha males • villainous relative • kidnapping & rescue
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BIOGRAPHY Rebecca Lange is a romance-suspense author and a devoted believer in old-fashioned love—the kind with stolen kisses, heartfelt promises, and heroes who protect without apology. She misses the days when passion was tender, not tainted, and when a man’s strength was something to be admired, not feared. In her stories, the villains are the toxic ones—not the alpha males who love fiercely and stand their ground.
Refusing to surrender to modern cynicism, Rebecca writes with heart, hope, and a touch of nostalgia—crafting timeless romances where love heals, hearts awaken, and happily-ever-after still means everything.
While she has explored various genres throughout her writing journey, her greatest passion lies in historical fiction—particularly stories set in the 1800s American West and the Regency era.
Originally from Germany, Rebecca was born and raised there before moving abroad in 2002 to serve a mission for her church in Scotland. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she now lives in Utah with her husband, two sons (ages 18 and 20), and two lively Yorkie puppies.
Rebecca has been crafting stories since her teenage years, always drawn to tales of love, resilience, and timeless emotion. In the summer of 2012, she began pursuing her dream of writing more seriously, publishing her first work—a small cookbook—in February 2013. Since then, she has released a trilogy and continued to grow her author career.
Her writing motto is: Never Smut, Always Sizzling Kisses, Consistently Closed Door. She delights in weaving passion and tenderness into her stories, offering what she calls “sweet and diet spice” romance. Diet spice—what is that, you ask? It’s all about the thrill of longing gazes, passionate kisses, and close embraces that build anticipation without ever crossing into explicit territory. For Rebecca, the most powerful love stories are those that keep things tasteful and teasing, proving that romance can be both heart-stirring and wholesome.