Romancing the Earl: 12 (Distinguished Rogues)

Companion Lenore Griffin is in dire straits when a letter from a dear friend arrives offering a new position. Relieved at her good fortune Lenore packs up herself and her beloved dog Hero and makes haste for London. Upon arrival however not only does she find her old friend in a shocking state of dishabille but shes somehow mistaken his offer. He has not written requesting a companion for his new wife. Hes written to request Lenore become his companion...for the rest of their lives.Price Wagstaff Earl of Carmichael must have been deeper in his cups than usual when he wrote that correspondence. He doesnt remember a blasted word of it. Still it is a disaster of his own making and so he will do his duty by Lenore. He quickly decides his old childhood friend will make a sensible wife and an agreeable mother to his heirs. He can give her safety protection and comfort. A marriage of convenience. Lenore need never know that Prices heart can never be won.Despite their intentions to live separate lives the pair cant avoid the closeness that intimacy provides and soon Price no longer wishes to. Is it possible that he may find love a second time? Perhaps...if his secrets dont kill their chance at happiness.