Once upon a time there were three young ladies who, despite their
fortunes, had been on the marriage mart a bit too long. They were known
as "the Spinster Heiresses" . . .
Miss Cassandra Holwell is too tall, too bookish, and too smart--but she
does have money and a father who wants a grand title for her. Cassandra
hasn't felt a desire to marry until she meets the sinfully handsome Duke
of Camberly, who captures her imagination . . . until Soren York, Earl
of Dewsberry and her family's sworn enemy, steps in the way.
The Holwells ruined Soren's family, and he's lived on the knife's edge
trying to resurrect their fortunes . . . until he considers marrying the
Holwell Heiress. Not only would her dowry give him the funds he needs,
he has secretly had an eye on the independent-minded bluestocking since
they both first realized the differences between men and women.
She likes to read; he has no patience for books. She knows little of
sex; he is a man of the world and willing to school her. Her family
destroyed his; his offer of marriage may be her only salvation.
Now Cassandra and Soren must learn to love each other for who they
are, not what they are--and the lessons are becoming an exercise in
absolute pleasure.