Married In Haste

The Story

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 STRANGERBrenn 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?