An Arrangement with the Marquess
(2024)(The second book in the Marriage Mandate series)
A novel by Beatrix St John
Their marriage was arranged, but their passion was untamed…
Ewan Wallace, the Earl of Camden, is a master of scandal, thumbing his nose at convention to defy his arranged marriage. But when his antics threaten to shatter his family's reputation, Ewan faces an ultimatum from his father: marry his intended immediately or be cut off. Desperate to avoid the chains of matrimony, Ewan proposes a daring solution to his soon-to-be bride.
Theodosia Colborne, a misfit in a world of conformity, has long endured her family's scorn. Labeled as soft-headed, she seeks solace in the stars, finding refuge in the boundless sky.
Believing her impending marriage promises only misery, she is surprised when a bold proposal from her betrothed offers a glimmer of hope that she can rewrite her destiny.
Together, they make their own arrangement: marry but live separate lives, never consummating the union so that they might deny their fathers the heir they so desperately wanted. Yet, their carefully constructed plans crumble when their fathers uncover the truth, banishing them to the desolate moors of Yorkshire and only allowed to return to London with a child in their arms.
As they make their way to their new home, they find their burgeoning friendship blossoming into something more, igniting a fierce attraction that threatens to unravel their carefully laid plans. Caught in a whirlwind of desire, Ewan and Theodosia must confront their deepest longings and the expectations of their families. Will they cling to the safety of their arrangement, or dare to risk their hearts and souls for the chance at love?
Genre: Historical Romance
Ewan Wallace, the Earl of Camden, is a master of scandal, thumbing his nose at convention to defy his arranged marriage. But when his antics threaten to shatter his family's reputation, Ewan faces an ultimatum from his father: marry his intended immediately or be cut off. Desperate to avoid the chains of matrimony, Ewan proposes a daring solution to his soon-to-be bride.
Theodosia Colborne, a misfit in a world of conformity, has long endured her family's scorn. Labeled as soft-headed, she seeks solace in the stars, finding refuge in the boundless sky.
Believing her impending marriage promises only misery, she is surprised when a bold proposal from her betrothed offers a glimmer of hope that she can rewrite her destiny.
Together, they make their own arrangement: marry but live separate lives, never consummating the union so that they might deny their fathers the heir they so desperately wanted. Yet, their carefully constructed plans crumble when their fathers uncover the truth, banishing them to the desolate moors of Yorkshire and only allowed to return to London with a child in their arms.
As they make their way to their new home, they find their burgeoning friendship blossoming into something more, igniting a fierce attraction that threatens to unravel their carefully laid plans. Caught in a whirlwind of desire, Ewan and Theodosia must confront their deepest longings and the expectations of their families. Will they cling to the safety of their arrangement, or dare to risk their hearts and souls for the chance at love?
Genre: Historical Romance
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