Gentleman in Waiting

<p><i><strong>Everything depends on the baby...</strong></i></p><p>Lady Mariah Gerrard anxiously awaits the birth of her stepmother's child desperately hoping for a boy who will inherit their father's title so Mariah can gain access to her dowry and her freedom. Her father's cousin John the next heir in line has other plans - so if the baby is a girl disaster looms for Mariah.</p><p><br>When Myles Moreton comes to Edgeworth to manage the family estate Mariah's no longer certain that even the birth of a boy will solve her problems. Why is money missing? Why is Mariah's dowry in doubt? Despite his genial façade is Cousin John planning mischief - or worse? Why is Myles Moreton rather than the late earl's trustees suddenly in control? And how can Myles - a man who's entirely ineligible - be not only completely maddening but utterly charming and very very tempting?</p><p><br>As the family gathers to await the birth Mariah and Myles search for answers - and they find that playing the waiting game can have its own rewards.</p>