A marriage of convenience...or of destiny?Gerard de Lacey is determined to find the man who is blackmailing his family, but with his inheritance and status at risk, a hasty marriage to a wealthy bride also seems in order-just in case things take a turn for the worse. Charismatic and capable, Gerard knows he can win the hand of any lady he chooses. Still, hes not expecting a rich widow to find him and propose the very thing he wants a marriage of convenience.Katherine Howes first marriage was one of dreary duty. Now that shes being pressured to marry her late husbands heir, shes desperate for a better option. Gerard de Lacey, with his sinful good looks, charming manner, and looming scandal, fits her needs perfectly. The fact that shes nursed a secret affection for him only makes it better-and worse.
