A new year, a new acquaintance⊠why does everyone think sheâs the one?
Following in his fatherâs footsteps,Thomas Grandby has made a name for himself in the world of investing and wealth. Heâs managed to avoid the Marriage Martâfor the most partâbut constant reminders of his age have him thinking 1839 might be the year he takes a bride. If only Lady Victoria seemed as interested in him as she is in her horses. Her green eyes, jet-black hair, perfect bum, and slight limp have him positively mesmerized.
Meanwhile, when Christopher, Earl of Haddon, nearly impales Juliet Comber with his foil and then falls and bumps his head, he insists she take revenge on his person. Her punch to his gut has him doubling-overâand falling heels-over-head in love with her. She has no interest in marrying him, though. Doesnât he know his age and reputation as a pompous ass are a suitorâs least attractive traits?
These bachelors are about to learn they donât have much of a chance when they try to come between and a girl and her horse... or do they?