num_pages: 362
description:  He would do anything to protect her. Even marry herThe son of a cold-hearted duke Nicholas St. Mauer isnt one to involve himself in societyor open his own heart to anyone. But driven by honor the reclusive Earl of Somerton feels obliged to keep a watchful eye on Lady Emma Cavensham. She possesses a penchant for passions unbecoming a woman that finds Nick in constant peril of losing his well-structured solitude. She even dared kiss Nick oncean utterly unladylike and delightful lapse...Emma cant deny the appeal of the earls attention and occasional affection but she has no need for a man. There are worse fates than spinsterhood as Emma knows too well. She still mourns the loss of her dear friend Lena and is determined to prove Lenas husband responsible for her death before he lures another innocent woman into a brutal marriage. But as Emma pursues her prey a compromising moment upends all her plans. Now with gossip swirling and her reputation in tatters Nick may be the only man brave enough to join in Emmas cause.. and fight for her heart.
language: English
title: The Bride Who Got Lucky
publisher: St. Martin's Press