A Presumptuous Hope

A Reluctant Match. An Undeniable Attraction. A Marriage Neither of Them Wanted… at First.

Christine Grey has no interest in marriage, especially to the brooding bachelor next door—no matter how handsome or wealthy he may be. Content with her quiet life in the Lincolnshire countryside, she prefers the company of her animals to the tiresome games of society. But when an unexpected scandal forces her into a marriage of convenience, Christine finds herself questioning everything she thought she wanted.

Sir Alexander Thorne never intended to wed—at least not so soon. As the new master of Gracefield Park, his focus is on proving himself as a gentleman of worth. But fate has other plans, and after one compromising moment with Christine, honor demands he make her his wife. Though their forced proximity sparks undeniable attraction, Christine is convinced he only married her out of duty. And Alexander? He fears he will never be the husband she truly deserves.

Will their unwanted marriage turn into an unexpected love? Or will fear and pride keep them apart?