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Earl Adam Faramond, the unruly and charming Adam Faramond of Rothbury, faces an urgent deadline: to secure a legitimate marriage before his beloved grandmother disinherits him. Yet Adam’s affections have long been fixed on Miss Charlotte Greene, a 22‑year‑old of genteel background who has never agreed to become his bride. Charlotte, believing herself an unsuitable match for the earl, finds solace in a friendship that teeters on the edge of propriety. Together they orchestrate a sham ceremony to satisfy aristocratic expectations. As the faux union blossoms into genuine affection, the pair confront societal norms and their own desires, risking scandal for a chance at true love.
Set against the backdrop of Regency England, this romance explores themes of duty, social class, and the tension between personal passion and public expectation. The story follows their journey from arranged façade to an earnest, unexpected romance that may ultimately redefine their happily ever after.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Olivia Parker
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