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The Marquess of Rutherford has been avoiding the marriage noose for years. The last thing he expected was to end up engaged to a woman with even less desire to marry than he has. Eliza Terribury is the last of seven daughters to have her London debut. Her mother is desperate to see her matched with the elusive Marquess of Rutherford, but Eliza has no intention of marrying anyone. Her dream of becoming a published novelist would never survive the limitations of life as a gentleman’s wife. Michael Gerard, the Marquess of Rutherford, has bowed to the duty of his position all his life, but the choosing of a wife is something he will not be pressured into. Unfortunately, he did not expect fate to take a side and throw Eliza Terribury in his path at every turn. And he certainly did not expect the rush of attraction he feels for the impertinent young woman. When a completely innocent incident leaves Eliza and Rutherford with no choice but to announce an engagement, they agree to go along with the betrothal only until they can find a way out of it. As Eliza’s free-spirit charms Rutherford despite himself and Eliza discovers there is more to the arrogant lord than meets the eye, what began as a tentative friendship becomes something deeper. But is passion enough reason to take a chance on forever?
Author
My love of romance began one summer when I was thirteen and complained of boredom. I ended up with one of my mother's Barbara Cartland books and an obsessive interest that expanded from there. My affinity for writing began with sappy pre-teen poems and led to a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. I love pizza, wine, and dark brooding heroes! With a husband, three kids, and two dogs at home, it can be difficult to find the time (and the motivation!) to write. But somehow the words keep showing up on the page. I am endlessly grateful to the many wonderful readers who enjoy my books and ask for more!
