This Marquess will NOT be caught in a marriage scheme… Which is why when his mother plans a house party, he determines to confront the dowager marchioness’s chosen bride, one Lady Marissa, and make certain she knows he’s not a man to be trifled with. Too bad for him, the eligible lady he thinks is the bait hasn’t a clue what he’s talking about. And then there is the minor detail that she’s exceptionally beautiful, smart, and kind. Perhaps marriage wouldn’t be so bad after all. But now, he’s got another problem. She IS certain he’s crazy… which, with the way he’s acting, might just be true.