The Brooding Earl’s Bargain: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
Emily Honeyfield
Eleanor Harcourt’s life crumbles with her father’s passing, leaving her burdened by financial ruin and a powerful suitor who seeks to manipulate her. She finds salvation in her charming neighbor William, who proposes a simple business arrangement that seems like the only way forward. Yet, what begins as a marriage of convenience soon grows complicated by unexpected emotions.
William Claremont, the Earl of Westcott, has no desire to get married, but when his family’s future is at stake, his mother pressures him to find a suitable wife. The moment the fiery Eleanor enters his carefully ordered life, he realizes that keeping his heart guarded will be far more difficult than he ever imagined.
As their union evolves from a cold partnership to growing love, Eleanor and William must face the relentless schemes of a manipulative suitor and society’s judgment. Will they manage to turn a convenient marriage into real love, or will duty and deception tear them apart?
Tropes: Marriage of Convenience, Brooding Hero, Forced Proximity, Friends-to-Lovers.
"The Brooding Earl’s Bargain" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
