Miss Frances Somiton has no intention of marrying – especially not the charming and eminently eligible Lord Renshaw, the Earl of Stodham. Practical and independent, she refuses to be anyone’s convenient choice, no matter how polished the package.
Lord Renshaw, however, views Frances as the ideal match, ticking every box on his carefully composed list of requirements for a wife. But when she unexpectedly rejects his attentions and boldly flees from his courtship, his interest only deepens.
Determined to win her over, Renshaw sets out on a spirited pursuit that forces both of them to question what they truly want. As sparks fly and their wills clash, Frances begins to see the man behind the perfect exterior, while Renshaw must come to terms with the possibility that love doesn’t follow rules or lists. Will Frances hold fast to her independence – or will the irresistible Earl manage to capture not only her hand, but also her heart?
Trope: Forced Proximity
