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Nicholas Hollander, a senior noble who has famously tarnished his reputation by leaving his former lover Emily Lovenye’s name in tatters, unexpectedly inherits an earldom. Faced with a crisis, he insists on a rapid marriage to Emily, proclaiming that her bold quest for a missing brother has left them no alternative. Emily, the loyal daughter of a village vicar, resists the proposal at first, yet finds herself compelled to marry the man who once ruined her prospects. The novel follows the tense, hasty union as Nick struggles to regain Emily’s trust, hoping their ill‑begotten alliance can be steered toward a loving partnership.
Set against the backdrop of a historical society where honor and duty reign supreme, the story explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the power of forgiveness.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lyn Stone
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