A Convenient Fiction: 3 (Parish Orphans of Devon)

The mysterious Alex Archer returns to England in Book 3 of Mimi Matthews USA Today bestselling Parish Orphans of Devon series. She Needed A Husband... Its been three years since Laura Hayess father died leaving her and her invalid brother to subsist on the income from the familys failing perfume business. But time is swiftly running out. What she needs is a husband and fast. A noble gentleman who can rescue them all from penury. When a mysterious stranger arrives in the village he seems a perfect candidate. But Alex Archer is no hero. In fact he just might be the opposite. He Wanted a Fortune... Alex has no tolerance for sentiment. Hes returned to England for one reason only: to find a wealthy wife. A country-bred heiress in Surrey seems the perfect target. But somewhere between the village railway station and the manor house his mercenary plan begins to unravel. And its all the fault of Laura Hayes--a lady as unsuitable as she is enchanting. From the beaches of Margate to the lavender fields of Provence a grudging friendship slowly blossoms into something more. But when scandal threatens can a man who has spent his entire life playing the villain finally become a hero? Or will the lure of easy riches once again outweigh the demands of his heart?