Reason to Wed

<p>Richard Hill the Earl of Windermere might desperately require a wife and heir but thoughts of duty fly from his mind when he rescues Esme Lady Heathcote from the embarrassment of a failed affair. They usually never agree about anything. He’s never even kissed the vexing widow. But when the opportunity arises to whisk her away for a no-strings-attached rendezvous Richard can’t imagine a better way to spend a moonlit evening.</p><p>Esme has never lacked for admirers but having Lord Windermere’s company goes a long way to ease the pain of losing her suddenly betrothed lover. And when Windermere suggests an affair Esme is intrigued by the blazing-hot connection even while knowing their relationship has no future beyond his house party.</p><p>But as with any temptation it’s a bargain they’ll soon regret.</p>