
Download The Duke I Wished For by Katherine Ann Madison PDF book free online. Lady Daffodil, a spirited and independent young woman, finds herself entangled in a rather peculiar predicament involving the grumpiest man she has ever encountered—a duke, no less. Unbeknownst to her, Lady Daffodil had confessed her aversion to societal expectations such as embroidery, piano-playing, and marriage, only to discover that the object of her disdain was none other than the Duke of Hathshire himself.
Initially, the feeling was mutual, as the duke seemed to hold little regard for her as well. Their mutual disinterest provided a semblance of harmony. However, fate intervenes when Lady Daffodil chances upon a different side of the surly duke during an unexpected encounter. In that moment, she witnesses him engaged in an enchanting tea party with his young daughter, and a newfound admiration begins to bloom within her.
Now, Lady Daffodil is left in a state of perplexity, questioning which version of the Duke of Hathshire is the real one. And, given her previous blunder, she wonders if there exists any iteration of him that might reciprocate her feelings. Amidst her musings, a glimmer of hope emerges, enticing her to unravel the layers of the duke’s complex persona and discover the truth that lies beneath his gruff exterior.