His Disinclined Bride

He needs an heir. She refuses to fall in love.

Kitty Stokes never dreamed she’d agree to a loveless marriage, but when the only alternative is a lifetime of playing nursemaid to her brother’s unruly children, she reluctantly accepts a match with the brooding Lord Hayworth. On her wedding day, she is certain she’s made a terrible mistake—but there is no turning back.

Phineas Hayworth never intended to meet his bride before their wedding. Marrying the sister of a wealthy merchant is the only way to save his crumbling estate, and guilt weighs heavy on him for such a mercenary act. He expects plainness. Instead, he is startled by Kitty’s beauty—and even more so by her icy disdain. He vows he will never claim his husbandly rights unless she comes to him willingly.

As Phineas rebuilds his estate and presents his new wife to Society, he discovers that Kitty is not just lovely—she is captivating. And while she continues to hold him at a distance, he suspects her heart is not as untouched as she claims. His oath begins to feel like a noose around his neck. He once swore he would settle for a loveless marriage… but now, he refuses to accept an unrequited love.