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During the Season, the Marquess of Rossdale resists his duties and marriage prospects, devising a scheme to survive the social calendar: a fake engagement to Genna Summerfield. Genna, the youngest of the scandalous Summerfield family, detests marriage and sees the arrangement as a chance for short‑term freedom. As their charade deepens, both Ross and Genna confront their true feelings, leading to a genuine connection that challenges their superficial motives. Set amid Regency manners and customs, the tale explores social life, family expectations, and the tension between appearance and desire.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Diane Gaston
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