The Lieutenant and the Lady: A Humorous Wallflower Family Saga Regency Romantic Comedy (The Culpepper Misses Book 5) Kindle Edition

He can claim his duty…or the woman he loves. He cannot have both.Blaire Culpepper returns to England with one goal—confess her love to the man who captured her heart. But the homecoming she dreamed of shatters when she learns Lieutenant Julian Drake has inherited his brother’s estate…and is now being urged to marry a woman of suitable rank. It is not the reunion she imagined, nor the future she longs for.Julian never believed in love at first sight—until Blaire. Once, he was merely a soldier with nothing to offer the vibrant young woman far above his station. Now, with a title and new responsibilities thrust upon him, duty demands he consider a match that will secure his family’s legacy. But letting Blaire go may be the hardest sacrifice he has ever faced.When honor, heartbreak, and longing collide, Julian and Blaire must each decide what they’re willing to risk for the love they’ve both tried—and failed—to forget. The path to happily ever after may demand courage neither expected…but love just might triumph in the end.Though this book can be read as a stand alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order.If you love emotional, character-driven Regency romances filled with slow-burn passion, irresistible tension, and deeply devoted heroes, continue your journey through The Culpepper Misses—a bestselling historical romance series by USA Today bestselling author Collette Cameron. The Culpepper Misses – Complete Regency Historical Romance SeriesThe Earl and the Spinster – enemies to lovers, virtue wager, protective earlThe Marquis and the Vixen – opposites attract, fiery banter, London Season tensionThe Lord and the Wallflower – shy heroine, secret longing, hidden dangerThe Buccaneer and the Bluestocking – rogue hero, daring adventure, forbidden romanceThe Lieutenant and the Lady – military hero, redemption arc, heart-deep yearningEmotional stakes. Slow-burn desire. Unforgettable happily-ever-afters.DISCOVER MORE HISTORICAL ROMANCES BY COLLETTE CAMERON®Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides — family legacy, Christmas traditions, dukes and heirs torn between duty and loveDukes Come Calling (Seductive Scoundrels) — brooding dukes, dark secrets, redemption, passion that healsFor the Love of an Earl (Wicked Earls’ Club) — irresistible earls, scandal, temptation, deeply emotional romanceHeart of a Scot — rugged Highland warriors, clan loyalty, fierce devotion, powerful Highland passionHighland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides — castle intrigue, Scottish danger, brave heroines, tender happily-ever-aftersLadies of Opportunity — daring women, Regency intrigue, high-stakes wagers, slow-burn seductionSecrets of Scandalous Ladies — hidden pasts, dangerous reputations, enemies-to-lovers tensionThe Culpepper Misses — fierce family loyalty, protective noblemen, found family, loving redemptionThe Honorable Rogues — charming rogues, spirited heroines, sparkling banter, emotional depthEach series blends top historical romance tropes—protective heroes, resilient heroines, forbidden desire, redemption arcs, and lush historical settings—with Collette Cameron’s signature emotional storytelling. Read more