The Indebted Earl

Captain Charles Wyvern aims to honor a fallen hero's last wish by safely escorting his fiancée and mother to a seaside cottage, only to discover he has inherited the title of earl of Rothwell after his uncle's death. Faced with the challenges of managing a troubled estate and caring for the former earl's young wards, he proposes a marriage of convenience to the grieving Lady Sophia Haverly. As their alliance deepens, Sophie finds herself unexpectedly attached to the captain, especially when he is arrested on suspicion of smuggling, prompting her to fight for both his freedom and their burgeoning love.