First Earl I See Tonight

In this charming Regency romance by Anna Bennett, Miss Fiona Hartley seeks a husband of convenience to access her substantial dowry and protect her family from a dangerous secret. Desperate, she proposes to the grumpy Earl of Somerdale, David Gray, who typically avoids desperate women. He challenges her to spend a week at his dilapidated estate, leading to unexpected revelations as Fiona's wit captivates him. What begins as a practical arrangement blossoms into a deeper connection, but will love prevail amidst the challenges they face?