The Lieutenant and the Lady (The Culpepper Misses)

He's a soldier who puts duty above all else. She's the spirited lady he loves. Obligation collides with passion.When Blaire Culpepper returns to England, she hopes to finally declare her love to debonair Lieutenant Julian Drake. Except, in her absence, he's inherited his brother's estate, sold his commission, and has been courting another woman. According to the rumor mills, a marriage announcement is expected any day.From the moment Julian laid eyes on Blaire many months ago, she entranced him. But as a soldier far beneath her station, he battled his growing fascination. When his brother dies, Julian social status changes. But so do his newfound intentions of courting Blaire and winning her hand.Circumstances and honor have forced him into considering a union with another woman. But that means breaking Blaire's heart and his own as well?Will his heart or his mind win the battle?