Description
She wants freedom from society’s expectations. He needs a marriage to rescue his family legacy. Neither planned on falling in love—but destiny has other ideas.
American heiress Calliope Hart has no desire to become the latest prize in London’s marriage market. After earning the title of New York’s most talked-about debutante, she is sent across the Atlantic only to discover that her mother has one goal in mind: finding her a noble husband. But Calliope refuses to spend her life as a bargaining piece in a world of wealth, status, and social obligations.
Edward Chase, the Earl of Hayward, has problems of his own. His beloved estate is drowning under financial pressure, and the only way to save everything his family has built is through a strategic marriage. With Calliope’s fortune offering the solution he desperately needs, he sees her as the answer to his troubles.
But when Edward proposes, Calliope immediately turns him down. She refuses to become someone’s convenient arrangement and has no interest in a marriage built on necessity rather than affection. Instead of giving up, Edward makes her an unexpected offer: he will show her the wonders of London she’s always dreamed of experiencing if she agrees to visit his estate and consider a future partnership.
What starts as a practical agreement quickly becomes something neither expected. Between playful conversations, shared adventures, and moments of genuine connection, an undeniable attraction begins to grow. Yet both must face the doubts holding them back—can Calliope believe Edward’s feelings are real, or will she always fear that he only sees her wealth? And can Edward prove that his heart, not her fortune, is what truly matters?
Filled with charming banter, heartfelt emotion, and the sweetness of a love that defies expectations, this clean historical romance celebrates second chances, unexpected partnerships, and the joy of finding someone who sees you for who you truly are.
Perfect for readers who enjoy marriage-of-convenience romances, enemies-to-lovers chemistry, a devoted hero who falls first, and the elegant charm of Edwardian-era love stories.
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