He’s heir to a title, trapped by duty.
She’s the sister he wasn’t supposed to notice.
And behind the mask, a dangerous secret waits to be revealed…
Harrison Pemberton, future Duke of Drumsport, knows his destiny: marry well, produce heirs, and uphold the family name. His father has already chosen the perfect bride—Miss Lorna Douglas, the shimmering diamond of the season. She's everything society adores: graceful, refined, untouchable.
But Harrison feels nothing.
Then comes Ellsbeth Douglas. Lorna’s younger sister is everything Harrison shouldn’t want—spirited, sharp, and off-limits. And yet, one glance sparks a fire he can’t ignore. Ellsbeth, bound by loyalty and reputation, keeps her distance. She knows exactly where her place is… and where her sister stands.
But everything changes one night at The Mask and Candle—a hidden tavern where secrets thrive. Harrison is spellbound by a masked woman with a voice that cuts through the noise of expectation and duty. That voice? Ellsbeth’s.
Behind the mask, passion ignites.
Now Harrison must make an impossible choice:
Honor his family's legacy—or follow his heart into scandal.
Pemberton: Behind the Mask is a richly woven historical romance of hidden identities, forbidden love, and the courage to defy everything for a chance at true happiness.
