A single ladyin possession of a good fortunemust be in want of a suitor
Margaret de Lacey has accepted her unmarried statewith dignity, if not
delight. She had no suitors when she wasyoung and starry-eyed, though
regrettably poor, and it's unlikely any man will court her now that
she's older, wiser, and still just as penniless. Until, that is, her
brother unexpectedly inherits the dukedom of Durhamand settles an
enormous dowry on her, making herthe most eligible heiress in town.
No gentleman in London is more in need of a wealthybride than Rhys
Corwen, Earl of Dowling. He contrives anintroduction to Margaret because
of her dowry, but sheswiftly sets him right: no fortune hunter will win
her heart orher hand. Far from put off, Rhys is intrigued.
Interested.Entranced. And soon the only thing he needsmore than
Margaret's fortune . . . is her love.