The Dukeвђ™s Golden Belle By Anna St. Claire ✔ [EASY]

: The protagonists have known each other since they were young, adding a layer of familiar history.

: A marriage contract signed by their fathers forces the leads together. The Duke’s Golden Belle by Anna St. Claire

: The plot includes a mystery element that adds tension beyond the central romance. Reading Order : The protagonists have known each other since

The book is part of the series but is also associated with the Christmas Wallflowers group author series . Rogue Hearts Series Order: Scandal Beneath The Stars The Duke’s Golden Belle A Widow’s Perfect Rogue Kissed by a Scoundrel The Duke's Golden Belle - Amazon Reading Order The book is part of the

: Michael finds himself bound to marry Isabelle—his sister’s childhood friend and his late brother's former betrothed.

: Neither Michael nor Belle wants the forced match. Michael struggles to see Isabelle as anything other than his brother's fiancée, while Isabelle suffers from severe social anxiety and a fear of crowded functions.

: The setting is centered around the Christmas season, adding a "magical" atmosphere to their courtship.