If you’ve read even one book in the Barrington’s Brigade series, you’ve met him.

He’s not the hero of the romance, but he’s always in the middle of things. Calm in chaos. Unshakable when others falter. With one glance or one quiet word, Reese Barrington can bring a roomful of dukes to order, and if you ask his fellow Brigade officers, they wouldn’t have it any other way.

But before there was a brigade, before there was war, there was a duke at a crossroads… and a woman who changed everything.

In A Tidal Affair, Barrington meets Honoria Bainbridge during a seaside retreat—a meeting that will shape his destiny and plant the earliest seeds of what would become the most formidable network of noble agents in England.

Their story is part second chance, part unexpected rescue… and very much the beginning of something bigger.

You’ll find their novella in the anthology Dukes All Summer Long, but the heart of their story continues throughout the series.

And if you’re wondering why everyone listens to Barrington? 

It’s not just his title. It’s his loyalty. His judgment. His ability to see what others miss. 

And yes, perhaps it’s also because when Barrington gives an order… It’s almost always right.

Want to read how it all began? 

A Tidal Affair is available now in Dukes All Summer Long and makes the perfect prelude to A Marriage for the Marquess.

Until next time, 

Ruth

Coming August 15:
Bridget McConnell: A Heroine with Grit and Grace
From clan loyalty to quiet courage, Bridget’s story is one of resilience, wit, and unexpected strength. Join me next Friday as we dive into what makes Bridget a heroine worth rooting for—and how her heart just might save them all.