A love match would not do. She would make an advantageous match—a brilliant match! At the age of nineteen, Lady Dorothea Rowlandson was practically on the shelf. Had she not suffered her father, the earl’s, untimely death weeks before last year’s season, she would surely by now be a married lady—the established wife of an illustrious peer. With such a regrettable delay, time was ever more of the essence if she wished to secure her own future and that of her sisters. Miles Shaw holds an encumbered estate. It is only logical, therefore, that he commence the London Season on the hunt for a well-dowered wife. His personal code of honor requires he be upfront about this goal, so that he deceives no one. And as he fully intends to love and cherish the wife of his choosing, he will naturally bring as much to the union as he receives. After all, he is a landed gentleman with no shortage of charm. When chance forced Miles and Dorothea to partner one another for the first dance of the first crush of the season, Fortuna could only have been in a funning mood. To have fostered so unsuitable a connection was nothing short of absurd. For what could a peer of the realm’s daughter and a gentleman of no consequence, with his pockets to let, possibly have in common?

He is admired by all. She is determined to be admired by none. They are locked in a game where every move risks the heart. Clever rather than charming, Lady Camilla Rowlandson hides her insecurities beneath a forthright tongue and cool wit. When the one man she likes above all others takes notice of her, Camilla resolves to keep him at arm’s length. She knows all too well that Lord Pembroke’s admiration is dangerous, for it tempts her to hope. Accustomed to easy smiles and determined flirtation, Lord Robert Pembroke is intrigued when Lady Camilla proves immune to his charm. Instead, her quiet sarcasm and intelligence unsettles him, and her indifference piques his vanity. Polite interest quickly becomes fascination, and soon he is bent on uncovering what she most wishes to conceal. In the London season, the drawing-room becomes their chessboard, Society their eager audience, and pride their most treacherous opponent. Lady Camilla must decide whether her wit is a shield or a prison, and Pembroke must discover whether his heart can withstand a love that does not flatter, but challenges. Perfect for fans of Pride and Prejudice and Georgette Heyer, this slow-burn Regency romance delivers wit, longing, and love that is stronger than pride. Wit, Wiles & Courtship is a no-spice romance suitable for all ages.