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Earl Tristan Wemyss of Trentham faces a perilous ultimatum: wed within a year or lose his estate. Determined to choose his own bride, he sets his sights on the enchanting neighbour, Miss Leonora Carling. Leonora is radiant and spirited, yet she has sworn off marriage and is unaware of Tristan’s newfound purpose. When a mysterious threat endangers Leonora’s family, Tristan is compelled to protect them—as both defender and determined suitor. Amid courtly intrigue and forbidden affection, the story explores marriage alliances, inheritance, and the power of true choice in Regency society.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Stephanie Laurens
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