A Proper Affair

Once a connoisseur of beautifuldebutantes, Lord Bryce Keene now has more practical concerns as guardianto his headstrong niece. The girl needs the influence of a true andgentle lady...and so Bryce selects Cassandra Hampsted, known as anexpert on the rules of polite society, to offer his hand in marriage.But Bryce is about to discover that not all is as it appears. Sincepenning an etiquette book for young ladies, Cassandra has learned thathappy endings are not guaranteed -- even for those who follow society'srules to perfection. Lord Bryce's offer is enticing indeed, butCassandra will not risk her heart without concocting fifty-sixprovisions for marital harmony that Bryce will wish he had read in full!As this strong-willed couple barters and negotiates their way to truehappiness, they uncover a blissful union that is far too passionate tobe called proper.