To marry the woman he loves means going against his sick father and domineering mother, and everything they hold dear. Will he choose duty to the family and the marquessate, or follow his heart?Edward Russell, Earl of Dunmoor, wants to make his parents proud of him. As eldest son and heir, he will be Marquess of Westhaven one day, and he takes his responsibility seriously. He will marry the titled woman his parents have approved and carry on the line... moreTo marry the woman he loves means going against his sick father and domineering mother, and everything they hold dear. Will he choose duty to the family and the marquessate, or follow his heart?Edward Russell, Earl of Dunmoor, wants to make his parents proud of him. As eldest son and heir, he will be Marquess of Westhaven one day, and he takes his responsibility seriously. He will marry the titled woman his parents have approved and carry on the line. His mind makes the decision when it comes to choosing his bride. The titled aristocrat ticks all the boxes, but his heart says different.Miss Charity Covington, only daughter of a wealthy import/export tycoon, is Edward's sister's best friend. To keep Jessica company, Charity is staying for the Christmas house party where Edward must select his bride. She's been secretly in love with Edward for years, but he must marry a titled woman and her family is in trade, not for the likes of him. Anyway, she would never marry a man who felt he was doing her a favor. Edward is not for her, if he notices her at all. She will do this for Jessica, then go home and try to repair her tattered heart.A sweet Regency romance short story for the Christmas holidays with guaranteed happy ever after ending. Each book can be read as a standalone and in any order.Book 1 A Christmas Betrothal. less
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