Tristan Wemyss, Earl of Trentham, never expected he'd need to wed within
a year or forfeit his inheritance. But he is not one to bow to the
matchmaking mamas of the ton. No, he will marry a lady of his own
choosing. And the lady he chooses is the enchanting neighbor living with
her family next door. Miss Leonora Carling has beauty, spirit and
passion; unfortunately, matrimony is the last thing on her mind . . .
To Leonora, Tristan's kisses are oh-so-tempting, but once bitten,
forever shy, she has determinedly turned her back on marriage. But
Tristan is a seasoned campaigner who will not accept defeat. And when a
mysterious man attempts to scare Leonora and her family from their home,
Tristan realizes he's been given the perfect excuse to offer his
services--as protector, seducer and, ultimately, husband.