{"product_id":"the-secret-dowry-a-regency-historical-romance-paperback","title":"The Secret Dowry: A Regency Historical Romance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eK. C. Cowan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHer dowry changed her prospects, but only heartbreak could teach her the difference between fortune hunters and true love.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter two failed Seasons, Charlotte Kendall is resigned to never marry. But when her family insists she keep trying, she agrees-although with a dowry of only  1000, she has no illusions of attracting many suitors. She is unaware, however, that her well-married sister, Dorothea, has secretly boosted Charlotte's dowry sixfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWord of such riches attract many gentlemen, including Mr. Robert Morton, who is keeping a secret: the estate he has just inherited is desperately in debt. He sees salvation in Charlotte's dowry and pays his addresses. Soon, Charlotte is persuaded she is in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Robert abruptly elopes to Gretna Green with an heiress. When Charlotte learns of the betrayal and the truth about her dowry, she decides she can no longer trust men-or her heart- even as another love patiently waits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes you'll enjoy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWallflower \/ \"Left on the Shelf\" Heroine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret Dowry \/ Hidden Fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFortune Hunter Suitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeception \u0026amp; Betrayal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond Chance at Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-Burning True Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Interference \/ Matchmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClayton House Chronicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 1 - The Secret Dowry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 2 - A Foolish Endeavor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 3 - Low Expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 4 - An Unexpected Relation\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378164482187,"sku":"9781972086568","price":30.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/4hSCfzTqdS9781972086568.webp?v=1781833956","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-secret-dowry-a-regency-historical-romance-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}