Books like Much Ado About You by Eloisa James
Tess Essex is the eldest of four orphan sisters, whose future is controlled by a tipsy Duke. With the duty of arranging advantageous marriages for Annabel, Imogen and Josie looming, she pursues a quick marriage to secure their prosperity. But when a brother‑in‑law escapes with a horse‑mad lord and her intended suitor disappears, Tess faces a dramatic dilemma. She contemplates binding herself to Lucius Felton, one of London’s most infamous rakes. Though he is considered irredeemable by his mother, he is both charming and rich—a stark contrast to the respectable match Tess had envisioned. Whether she marries Lucius for the right reasons or falls in love, Tess’s story is one of unexpected twists and the challenge of duty versus desire.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Eloisa James
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