She wields a quill as her only weapon. He's a duke trapped by duty. When her secrets are exposed, the only thing more dangerous than the truth is their impossible love. Philippa "Pippa" Whitmore is on the brink of ruin. To save her family from debtor's prison, she leads a double life: a respectable merchant's daughter by day, and by night, "The Inkwell"-a secret satirist whose witty pamphlets skewer the hypocrisies of the ton. Her target is often the cold, infuriatingly handsome Duke of Harrowden, a man as rigid and unforgiving as the title he bears. Alexander Harrowden, the "Duke of Ice", is a man forged by his father's scandal and chained by duty. He guards his family's secrets with icy control, leaving no room for emotion or error. Yet, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the sharp-tongued Miss Whitmore, a woman whose defiance chips away at the walls he has so carefully constructed.Driven by desperation, Pippa accepts a position as a companion in his own home, forcing their lives to collide in a dizzying dance of witty banter, stolen glances, and forbidden attraction . But as a ruthless rival threatens to expose both of their secrets-her identity as The Inkwell and the truth about his hidden family -Alexander and Pippa are trapped in a society that will destroy them both. He must choose between the reputation he fought to rebuild and the woman who makes him feel alive . She must decide if trusting a duke is a path to salvation or a final, devastating betrayal. Perfect for fans of witty historical romance, Whispers in the Ballroom is a standalone Regency romance filled with sharp dialogue, sizzling tension, and a hard-won happily ever after . If you love strong heroines, stoic heroes, forbidden love, and the power of found family, you'll be captivated by Eva Lyndale's sweeping tale of love, duty, and revolution.