{"product_id":"bedding-the-marquess-kelsey-swanson-9781969349522","title":"Bedding the Marquess: A Regency Historical Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen friendship turns to desire, only love can make them whole...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGideon Bray, Marquess of Swanleigh, has always been a rake-a reckless, charming scoundrel never meant for happily-ever-afters. Yet, behind his careless smile lies a man scarred by neglect, and desperate for the family he was denied. Only one woman has ever seen past the mask: Caroline Wells, his dearest friend and the lone female in his notorious circle of comrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast out by both her family and Society after a youthful scandal, Caroline long ago learned to live by her own rules. Gideon stood by her, offering his loyalty when the rest of the world turned its back. But when one night of unbridled passion shatters this boundary between them, Gideon shocks them both with an offer of marriage, though neither of them knows quite how to transform years of friendship into the intimacy of husband and wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they navigate a marriage of fiery attraction, Gideon locates Oliver, the half-brother he's sought for decades. At last, the dream of family feels within his reach. But shadows cling to Oliver's past...and enemies soon strike at the women the brothers cherish most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropes You'll Love: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriends to Lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarriage of Convenience \/ Unexpected Proposal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRake Redeemed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScandalized Heroine \/ Fallen from Society\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound Family \/ Healing the Past\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Chances \u0026amp; Emotional Healing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Burn Passion with Emotional Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelsey Swanson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969349522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781969349522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.59d","brand":"Kelsey Swanson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47761550541055,"sku":"9781969349522","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80e2341e-ee72-4523-a4ab-2f35adfc5e6b.jpg?v=1765515193","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bedding-the-marquess-kelsey-swanson-9781969349522","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}