Never Courted, Suddenly Wed

Christopher Ansley, Earl of Waxham, has carefully crafted a perfect image of charm and popularity, but his secret life remains known to only a select few—one of whom is Sophie Winters, his childhood friend and now a young woman facing limited prospects. When his father threatens to reveal his shame unless he marries Sophie for her dowry, Christopher devises a plan to stay a bachelor—only to find himself unexpectedly falling in love with her. As long-held secrets come to light, their budding relationship faces scrutiny, challenging whether true love can withstand the revelations.