Duke’s One-Night Heir

By Sarah Rodi

On Sale: 7/16/2026
A Cinderella, secret baby Regency romance 

A secret son

demands a wedding! 

About to inherit a dukedom, Edward Harrington’s search for a suitable bride ends abruptly when a baby is thrust into his arms! His eyes meet Beatrice Puddifoot, the enchanting serving maid he shared an all-consuming connection with. They both knew their bond could never last beyond that one perfect night. But his heir changes everything…

Beatrice is used to relying only on herself. So, she’s stunned when Edward demands her hand in marriage! Her station means she’s hardly duchess material, and their union will be tarnished by scandal. Yet, while Beatrice might not belong in Edward’s world, his arms feel inexplicably like home… 

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
ISBN: 9780369776983
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Jul 16, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Historical / General

Sarah Rodi

Biography

Sarah Rodi grew up watching old, romantic movies recommended by her grandad, or devouring love stories from the local library. Sarah lives in Cookham in Berkshire, where she enjoys walking along the Thames with her husband, her two daughters and their dog. She has been a journalist for over 20 years, but it has been her lifelong dream to write for Mills & Boon. Sarah believes everyone deserves to find their happy ever after. @sarahrodiedits, sarahrodiedits@gmail.com, sarahrodi.com

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A Cinderella, secret baby Regency romance <br><br> A secret son<strong>…</strong><br><br> demands a wedding! <br><br> About to inherit a dukedom, Edward Harrington’s search for a suitable bride ends abruptly when a baby is thrust into his arms! His eyes meet Beatrice Puddifoot, the enchanting serving maid he shared an all-consuming connection with. They both knew their bond could never last beyond that one perfect night. But his heir changes everything…<br><br> Beatrice is used to relying only on herself. So, she’s stunned when Edward demands her hand in marriage! Her station means she’s hardly duchess material, and their union will be tarnished by scandal. Yet, while Beatrice might not belong in Edward’s world, his arms feel inexplicably like home… <br><br><strong>From Harlequin Historical: <em>Your romantic escape to the past.</em></strong>

ISBN: 9780369776983
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Jul 16, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Historical / General

Sarah Rodi

Biography

<p>Sarah Rodi grew up watching old, romantic movies recommended by her grandad, or devouring love stories from the local library. Sarah lives in Cookham in Berkshire, where she enjoys walking along the Thames with her husband, her two daughters and their dog. She has been a journalist for over 20 years, but it has been her lifelong dream to write for Mills & Boon. Sarah believes everyone deserves to find their happy ever after. @sarahrodiedits, sarahrodiedits@gmail.com, sarahrodi.com</p>gt;