The Grand Duke's Star & Songsmith (A Man That Smells Like Flowers Book 3)

Arthur Pendergast is a man out of time, literally. As a ghost bound to the crumbling estate of a Grand Duke, he has spent decades watching the world move forward without him. His existence is a quiet, spectral hum until Elias Thorne arrives. Elias is a songsmith with a heart as vibrant as the melodies he weaves, and he is the first person in a century who can actually see Arthur. Elias doesn’t just see a ghost; he sees a man worth knowing. As they spend long, hushed evenings together, the distance between the living and the dead begins to blur. For Arthur, who spent his life hiding his true self before the world could tear it away, Elias offers a rare, tender space to finally be seen as the man he is. Their connection is a delicate dance of stolen glances, shared secrets, and the kind of love that defies the boundary of mortality. Set against the lush, atmospheric backdrop of a Regency-era manor, this story explores the quiet courage of transition and the enduring power of being known. It is a slow-burn romance that celebrates the beauty of finding your soul’s reflection in the most unexpected of places.