Rescued from Betrayal (Harrowed Hearts Book 1)

Miss Melior Kendall, niece of the Duke of Bedford, is taught that her name means superior and pursues perfection in all things, including advantageous marriages. When she is caught alone with Sir Nathaniel Stanford, a baronet and her brother's best friend, instead of the wealthy marquess she desired, she is forced into marriage to protect her reputation. She must now decide whether her name means superior or to improve and become better—especially if she wants a loving union. Sir Nathaniel fell in love with his best friend's sister at seventeen, but has come to despise the cold, calculating woman she became. When a renowned rake traps Melior alone at a ball, Nathaniel defends her without hesitation. Caught by London's worst gossips, he knows marriage is necessary, but he questions whether marrying Melior will be his greatest torture or fulfill his deepest desires. As Melior and Nathaniel's marriage begins to show promise, new information emerges suggesting her ruin was deliberate. Uncovering the person responsible may expose secrets Melior wishes to keep hidden. Their developing love must survive her pride, his prejudice, and someone determined to eliminate obstacles in their path. This first book in the Harrowed Hearts series includes humor, scandal, deep friendships, found family, and closed-door romance with a happily ever after.