title: To Woo a Wife
author: Hammond, Deborah E.
description: Tristan, Marquess of Ellingham, has been given an ultimatum by his Grandfather, the Duke of Harrington. He must marry or his allowance will be discontinued. His bride has been selected and the marriage will take place on May 1st in Durham Cathedral. Evangeline Beauchamp, the selected bride, meets all of the Tristan's stated preferences for a bride. Can this paragon be a true match to Tristan or will this merely be yet another marriage of convenience? Shortly after their marriage a series of threats against Evangeline's life emerges. Tristan vows to protect her with his life and this marriage of convenience becomes a much deeper marriage of equals and lovers.