She’s Not Our Daughter!

A duke's surprising reappearance triggers a whirlwind of mistaken identity and suppressed longings in this captivating fantasy romance. Their passionate, yet amicable, separation occurred years ago. Now, the man she once knew has returned, transformed into a formidable duke. He expresses regret, a feeling she finds perplexing given their agreeable parting. However, his confusion escalates dramatically when he mistakenly believes her cherished niece is their child, a revelation that destabilizes her reality. He exclaims his ignorance of her raising their child alone, his statement laced with palpable sincerity. The child at the center of this misunderstanding, with childlike directness, refutes his claim by sticking out her tongue and labeling him a "bad guy." The duke is left bewildered by this unexpected turn of events.