As such she’s been ‘interviewing’ potential candidates. Her solicitor has stated that a husband would definitely turn the tide in her favor. In his mind the perfect arrangement so he can continue his gambling and basically his bachelor life in peace.įredericka Hale is hoping that if she marries she can thwart her cousin’s petition to take her sister’s children from her. She’s a suitable match and guardian of her sisters three children, who prefers the country to London.

He’s composing a letter to Fredericka Hale proposing marriage. Not in a year from now but in a mere seven days or he will lose his fortune. The Duke of Wyatthaven, ‘Wyatt’, needs a wife. But will the duke give up his bachelor lifestyle and give into the attraction growing between them? But things seldom happen as one plans, and circumstances force Fredericka to show up at the duke’s door and announce she and the children must live with him in London as a proper couple and family should. When the wild Duke of Wyatthaven proposes, she accepts. The last thing Fredericka wants is a hurried-up marriage to a man she doesn’t love, but she will do it for the children. Fredericka’s solicitor has assured her she will have a better chance of keeping the children if she is married. Now, an older married but childless cousin has petitioned Chancery Court to take the children from Fredericka and raise them as her own. She’s been caring for her deceased sister’s three young children for over a year. Most importantly, she prefers the country life to London and is guardian for her late sister’s children, so he doesn’t have to rush to have an heir to make her happy.įredericka Hale needs a husband and fast. She’s lovely in countenance, disposition, and intelligence.

Miss Hale is suitable to be Wyatt’s wife in every aspect that would be of importance. When Wyatt’s solicitor finds the perfect young lady, who also needs to marry, Wyatt considers this little hiccup solved. However, Wyatt has just found out he has to marry by week’s end or lose a sizable inheritance from his grandmother. At the top of his game in fencing, cards, and social life, the Duke of Wyatthaven has no interest in marriage.

Yours Truly, The Duke by Amelia Grey