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After eight years of waiting, Clio Whitmore's family inheritance thrusts her into negotiations for a wedding at Twill Castle. Her longstanding engagement to Piers Brandon, the wandering Marquess of Granville, is suddenly jeopardized. Rafe Brandon, Piers' brother and a notorious prizefighter, is determined to sway Clio to marry him instead. His strategies range from lavish floral arrangements to elegant gowns, as he attempts to convince her of her suitability as a bride—without ever openly showing affection. Clio, meanwhile, struggles with unforeseen expectations and the pressure to comply with her family's new title.
The story follows Clio’s internal conflict as she balances pride, duty, and the allure of a more daring life.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Tessa Dare
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