Deneane Clark Knihy

SHE WOULDN'T. The institution of marriage held no attraction for Grace Ackerly. The world, she had noticed, expected nothing more from women than that they be submissive, demure brood mares, allowed absolutely no rights or even opinions of their own. And yet, at twenty, an age at which most of Society considered her well past her prime, she need only wait a little longer to be safe. No--she was fairly comfortable declaring--she would never marry, no matter the temptation set before her. HE WOULD. With a flashing green gaze potently combining warmth, humor and seductive promise, Trevor Christian Caldwell was resisted by few women. When one factored in the earldom of Huntwick and his legendary charm, his conquests became all the more indubitable. But never had there been a woman he truly respected. Not until now. Here, in Pelthamshire, a spirited redhead forced a decision he had never before considered: He would marry Grace Ackerly, no matter what protestations, no matter what travails. It was yet to be seen who would prevail. And how.

The comrade of the Ackerley sisters’ new brother-in-law was anything but unattractive. Lachlan Kimbal, the newest Marquess of Asheburton, loomed tall, dark and rich―and he was looking for a wife. Yet, wasn’t right for Charity’s sister, whom he seemed intent on courting. Amity was in love with another man. But the Ackerly family stuck together, the twins most of all, so they would perpetrate a deception. Thwarting the infuriating Scotsman would even be a laugh. For one night Charity could act demure and gracious, strong yet obedient―everything that Lachlan sought. In that same night, he would prove himself everything she desired.

After meeting a charming rake at her sister's wedding, Faith Ackerly shall see all her reservations tested--and all her dreams of happiness and nobility come true.