Ariadne Cushing is horrified when her controlling mother arranges a betrothal to a man she barely knows. She will do anything to avoid the engagement—even if that means causing her own ruin. But how can a shy bluestocking gain the attention of a wicked rake?
Evan Middleton, Viscount Harcourt, is hiding his poverty from the rest of the world. With nothing but the clothes on his back and a horse to call his own, he needs a wealthy bride to save his family from his father's debts.
Ariadne strikes a bargain with him that he can't refuse...but will her proposition result in an unexpected temptation?
You can use your Harris County Public Library card to borrow titles from these partner libraries: