She needs a champion. He needs one less person to worry about. Selena
Lockhart comes with neither dowry nor connections, and she knows better
than to expect Society to give her a welcome--especially after her
father gambled away his fortune, precipitating the family's sudden fall
from grace and Selena's betrothed to break off their engagement. It
therefore comes as no surprise that her new neighbor, Sir Lucius, treats
her with disdain. Why should he look beyond appearances when her own
promises so little?
Sir Lucius Clavering is not married, but he may as well be, considering
he is expected to escort his widowed mother to watering holes, round out
the numbers at his married sister's dinners, and come to the aid of his
scapegrace younger siblings. It doesn't help that single women and
matchmaking mamas jostle each other to claim his face, fortune, and
title so that he's left without a moment's peace.
When Selena shows up at Lucius's doorstep looking for help, he is sure
it's another ploy aimed at cutting up his prized bachelor existence.
Although his prejudice does not last long, Lucius fears his first
reaction might have ruined his chances with her. How can he save her
from Society's teeth when she continues to hold him at arm's length?
