Plain, practical, and long overlooked, Lady Jane Norris has spent her life caring for her family’s estate and watching the world pass her by. At twenty-eight, with her father gone and her future uncertain, she faces spinsterhood—until a most unexpected suitor arrives at her door.
Hugh Rutherford, Baron Garson, is England’s most notorious rejected bridegroom, still haunted by the scandal of his broken engagement. Determined to secure his legacy with a sensible match, he proposes to Jane, the steady childhood friend who has always stood in the shadows. For Jane, his offer promises comfort, security—and the children she has always longed for. What it does not promise is love.
But when friendship turns to fiery attraction, Jane discovers that her new husband is far more than duty and loyalty. And Hugh begins to realize that passion may yet heal the wounds of his past. Can two people who settle for a convenient bargain find the courage to claim a true happily-ever-after?
Lord Garson’s Bride is a moving Regency romance filled with slow-burn desire, second chances, and a heroine who dares to believe she might finally be unforgettable. Perfect for readers who love Julia Quinn, Mary Balogh, and Grace Burrowes.
Trope: Friends-to-Lovers, Grumpy x Sunshine, Second Chances
