I Didn’t Mean to Seduce the Male Lead

Eleanor Maurice, a baroness widowed far too young, found herself in an unenviable position – not just as a grieving noble, but as a character with a mere four lines in the novel she’d suddenly possessed. Determined to carve out a better life than her original, insignificant role, Eleanor poured her heart and soul into ascending society’s ranks, finally achieving a respectable, independent standing. Then came the offer: a fortune beyond her wildest dreams, if only she could play Cupid and ensure the novel’s original male and female leads found their destined path. A simple task, a lucrative reward – what could possibly go wrong? With her sights set on a future of financial freedom, Eleanor approached the formidable Duke Leon, ready to set the stage for his fated romance. But Leon had other plans. His gaze, intense and unwavering, fixed solely on *her*. ‘Your problem is…’ he began, ‘I fell in love at first sight with you that other night.’ Eleanor’s carefully constructed plans shattered. She only wanted to secure her future, not become the nation’s most scandalous obsession! Now, caught in a whirlwind of unwanted affection and public scrutiny, Eleanor must navigate a love story she never intended to be a part of. Will she ever untangle herself from this unexpected romance, or is she destined to be the male lead’s accidental seductress? Dive into Chapter 1 to uncover Eleanor’s heart-throbbing, utterly chaotic tale!