He came to make a match of convenience. He didn’t expect her…
After having his heart trampled years ago, Russell Apsley, Viscount Paxton, is reluctant to place himself in a position for heartbreak. This Season, as he chooses a wife to satiate duty to his title, he’s determined to keep love out of his matrimonial pursuits. Lady Emmaline fits the role perfectly, and he won’t allow anyone to turn his head, not even the lovely woman he meets in a secluded alcove.
With her father unexpectedly inheriting a title, Charlotte Bingham treads uncharted waters during her first visit to Town. Unfortunately, Charlotte’s sudden elevation in status places her proclivity for clumsiness under the critical eyes of the ton…with alarming consequences. When a folly involving a prized painting threatens to ruin her, Charlotte hastily saves herself the only way she can—by placing the blame on the charming viscount she just met.
Once Rus discovers his accuser’s identity, he quickly sets aside his frustration and decides to assist Miss Bingham in navigating Society. With his help, Charlotte gains favor in ballrooms and drawing rooms alike, becoming one of the most sought-after ladies of the Season. But in Rus’s efforts to secure her future and accomplish his goals, there’s one thing he didn’t anticipate: falling in love.
Genre: Historical Romance