Married in Haste
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Every young woman dreams of making her London debut...attending the most exclusive balls, wearing a beautiful gown, adorned with sparkling jewels. What could be more exciting than dancing the night away with the ton's handsomest men...dreaming of secret kisses and passionate words. Because a debutante may flirt outrageously before agreeing to bestow her hand in marriage to just one. TO MARRY A STRANGER Brenn Owen, the new Earl of Merton, had come to London to choose a bride. The broad-shouldered war hero had his pick of the season's debutantes, but once he boldly gazed upon Tess Hamlin, he knew he wouldn't rest until he had made London's reigning beauty his own. But behind Tess's light-hearted facade was desperation. She had no choice but to marry quickly, before news of her family's ruin became common gossip, so she accepted Brenn's sudden proposal -- without letting him know the truth. He offered her days, and nights, of unforgettable passion, but how could she marry him without feeling she'd just betrayed the one man she could ever love?
A scandalous gamble . . . With her exceptional beauty, heiress Tess Hamlin has been dubbed "the Incomparable" by the lords of the ton. Though she can have her pick of suitors, Tess has no desire to wed. She'd rather delight in the intoxicating effect she has on men when she enters a room. But when she makes a daring wager and must secure a marriage proposal in one evening, she plays a dangerous charade with the first man who's ever set her pulse racing. Leads to the most unexpected passion . . . As the new, impoverished Earl of Merton, Brenn Owen needs to find a wealthy wife?and fast. He can think of no better woman than Tess. She's stunning, intriguing? and rich! Utterly captivated by Tess, Brenn vows to have her. When news of Tess's wager breaks, her brother, who hopes to avoid the ensuing scandal, accepts Brenn's offer to marry his sister?much to Tess's dismay. Now will a marriage made in haste lead to disaster . . . or the most blissful desire?
