The Make-Believe Widow

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Widower James Ludlow Earl of Rotherham attends a house party in search of a mother for his two daughters and his primary requirement is that he doesn't fall in love. Having already given that emotion to his former wife without reciprocation he prefers an unsentimental mutually beneficial arrangement. However he meets a charming widow with seemingly wonderful maternal instincts and he can't ignore the sparks between them. Perhaps a little passion wouldn't be so unwelcome...</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><span>?</span>Everyone thinks Charlotte Dunthorpe is a widow but she's only pretending to be. When her dear friend invites her to a matchmaking house party that isn't only for the purposes of marriage Charlotte is tempted to indulge in a short liaison. Instead the dashing and kind-hearted Rotherham offers her the chance for the family she always wanted. She must refuse or risk exposing her devastating secrets and ensuring the absolute ruin of all that she holds dear.</span></p>