title: The Admirer
author: Stegman, Michele
description: All she wanted was a little adventure before settling into a forced, loveless marriage. How could she have known just how far that adventure would take her?
  
  All Marcia wanted was a little adventure followed by a bright and everlasting love. So when she was being forced into an arranged marriage to an arrogant duke, who could blame her for choosing the lure of a secret admirer who sent her thoughtful gifts, cryptic notes, and gave her thrilling kisses in a dark garden? But was he asking too much when he offered a trip to Gretna Green? Or was it worth the risk to avoid a loveless marriage?