Better Than a Duke

Beckett Raines, the Marquis of Hentrose, is a widowed father seeking a wife to serve as a practical mother for his young daughter Rebecca. He believes he has found a suitable, proper candidate—until his new neighbor Iris Silbern crashes into his London home while chasing her mischievous son Edmund. Despite her lack of propriety, Iris's wit and humor captivate him. Iris faces pressure from her relations to marry a wealthy, elderly duke to solve her financial problems, though she resists the match. Rebecca and Edmund, however, have other plans. Recognizing that their parents are ideally suited to each other, the two children scheme throughout the Season to bring Beckett and Iris together. As the children's matchmaking efforts unfold, Beckett must confront whether a messy, unconventional life might be more fulfilling than his original practical intentions. Meanwhile, Iris must decide whether to accept a man who offers something different from the financial security a duke would provide. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.