When Clio struck out in search of London’s most infamous scoundrel, she waited until midday. She was not the sort of foolhardy young woman to go skulking about dodgy alleyways at midnight with an unloaded pistol in her pocket, in search of London’s most infamous scoundrel. Miss Clio Whitmore had been raised by good parents, with the benefits of education and close attention to propriety, and she was engaged to marry England’s most promising young diplomat. “We will not be murdered.” After a moment’s thought, she added, “At least, not today.” Her lady’s maid was a marvel with curling tongs, but her capacity for morbid imagination was truly unmatched. We’ll be murdered.”Ĭlio bit back a smile. And no matter what-he doesn’t fall in disastrous, hopeless love with the one woman he can never call his own.And vows not to be nearby when the gown comes off. When all else fails, he puts her in a stunning gown.If he kisses her, he definitely doesn’t kiss her again.He lets her know she’ll make a beautiful, desirable bride-and tries not to picture her as his.So how does a hardened fighter cure a reluctant bride’s cold feet? A ruthless prizefighter and notorious rake, Rafe is determined that Clio will marry his brother-even if he has to plan the dratted wedding himself.

She’s inherited a castle, scraped together some pride, and made plans to break her engagement. Your presence is requested at romantic Twill Castle for the wedding of Miss Clio Whitmore and … and …?Īfter eight years of waiting for Piers Brandon, the wandering Marquess of Granville, to set a wedding date, Clio Whitmore has had enough.

Say yes to the marquess by tessa dare