Featured Spotlight: Unmasking the Marquess by Pamela Gibson

With a child in danger and secrets closing in, trust may prove more valuable than title, wealth, or reputation.

In this featured spotlight for Unmasking the Marquess by Pamela Gibson, readers will find a quick look at the book, helpful reader resources, an excerpt, and giveaway details from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Blending Regency romance, hidden identities, and a touch of suspense, Unmasking the Marquess follows a marriage that begins with reluctance and scandal but may become something far more meaningful. Readers who enjoy clever heroines, seemingly disreputable heroes with hidden depths, and stories where trust must be earned will find plenty to enjoy in this historical romance from Pamela Gibson.

About Unmasking the Marquess

Unmasking the Marquess
By Pamela Gibson
Published by Independently on March 2026
Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 296

He was a licentious rogue, or was he?

Aubrey St. Clair, Marquess of Leisterbridge, a notorious rake and society fribble, abandons his bride on their wedding night to spite his father, the man who coerced him into the marriage. When his intrepid bride turns up at his personal estate to quash the scandal, they call a truce and finally get to know each other.

Lady Catherine Sturbridge considered ending her betrothal. But a threatening letter sent to her by a convicted criminal whom she chanced upon in London, changed her mind. Marrying the powerful Duke of Gresham’s heir would keep her loved ones safe, even if she must tie herself to a frivolous rogue.

When, despite her silence, her enemy abducts her godchild, Catheine is forced to confide in her husband who agrees to help her. But can she trust him to know what to do when a child’s life is at stake and they’ve been warned not to go to go the authorities?

As they work closely together, they succumb to the passionate side of their marriage. ButCatherine is wary, despite finding a different man under the guise of a society dandy, and whenAubrey reveals a long-held secret, she must protect her heart because betrayal is the enemy of trust and their fragile, new-found love is about to shatter.

Read an Excerpt

As Aubrey begins to suspect his new wife is hiding something, a simple question uncovers far more than either of them expected.

Why would a stranger in the village be asking about his lady wife? When they spoke of it before, Catherine had said she didn't have any unrequited suitors. Would she tell him if she did? Perhaps he should ask her again.

Aubrey hurried back to his study and found Catherine still seated in front of his bookshelf.

"Remember our conversation about a lovelorn swain who may have followed you here?"

"Yes. Why are you bringing this to my attention again? I told you, there are none."

"What other reason could there be for someone to be looking for you? Apparently the man is still here and has been staying in the village somewhere. If I knew his whereabouts, I would ask him myself."

She stilled and peered directly into his eyes. He caught a flicker of fear before she masked her expression. "I cannot imagine anyone following me here for any reason." She rose. "I didn't even know I would be traveling here until I discovered you had…"

"Abandoned you on our wedding night?"

"Yes." She lowered her eyes. "Am I such a-? No need to respond. I believe I shall read in my bedchamber and take a dinner tray there later." She hurried out of the room.

Aubrey, who'd told many falsehoods in his lifetime, knew exactly when someone was not being truthful.

My dear lady wife is afraid of something, and I am going to find out who or what it is.

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