The Scarred Young Master’s Maid

Lord Nix Farrow, the Iron Duke of Loudhill, suffered a terrible accident during the war that left his skin hideously scarred. Though his valor earned him the respect of the realm and the title of a celebrated hero, it also left him with a crippling self-consciousness about his appearance. Even his childhood betrothed broke off their engagement, driving Nix into seclusion and fueling a deep-seated anxiety, especially around women. His mind would blank, his hands would tremble, and his composure would crumble in their presence. ‘I’m fine this way. I don’t care about women.’ Convinced that no one could ever love him, Nix had long ago resigned himself to a life without romance or marriage. ...