Heart's Desire

Lady Clarissa, having ended a long betrothal, chooses to live independently rather than pursue marriage or male attention, especially from her friend's charming brother, Lord Markham. When Markham overhears a wager that could jeopardize Clarissa's reputation, he steps in to become her intended groom, initiating a fake courtship that gradually turns into something more genuine. As their relationship deepens, Clarissa must decide how to define her own terms and take a bold chance on love.