A Chance Encounter

<p><strong>The young viscount nearly runs down a young woman with his carriage</strong>.</p><p>The fateful encounter and a rash decision changes their lives forever. Lord Humphrey Dewesbury heir to the Earl of Dewesbury is a dutiful son. He's expected to honor an alliance that was concocted when he was boy. But he doesn't want to offer for the annoying Augusta Ratcliffe. Joan Chadwick an orphened vicar's daughter faces a dreary life as a governess.<strong> </strong>Neither wants to embrace their separate fates.</p><p><strong>Together they can save each other.</strong> </p><p>There's just one problem to overcome - family expectations. All of the Dewesburys and the Ratcliffes are gathered at Dewesbury Court expecting one betrothal and are shocked that the viscount has contrated an altogether different one. </p><p><em>A light-hearted historical comedy romance.</em></p>