Only Rakes Would Dare

In a world of unrequited love and societal expectations, Lady Edith is determined to marry only for desire, or not at all. Threatened by her father's insistence on finding her a husband, she finds a glimmer of hope in Griffin Paxton, the Earl of Eastern, who captures her heart despite his focus on propriety to restore his family’s reputation. When they agree to a fake engagement to satisfy their fathers, both must navigate their evolving feelings and the prospect of healing from past wounds. Will this charade ignite their hidden passions or lead them to a deeper connection?