Loving the Marquess (Landing a Lord Book 1)

The Marquess of Overlea's plan was perfect. Marry the desperate Louisa Evans, saving her and her siblings from ruin, and produce an heir. However, he was never supposed to fall in love with her. When Nicholas proposes, he doesn't tell Louisa the real reason they must wed so quickly.

Louisa learns the Marquess doesn't intend to father his future heir himself, upon their marriage. Drawn to her new husband in a way she never expected, Louisa has no intention of agreeing to his scandalous proposition. Instead, she shows him that what is developing between them goes far beyond a typical marriage of convenience.

Nicholas never imagined he would fall in love with Louisa. Despite the distance he tries to put between them, one thing soon becomes clear—he will never allow another man to touch her. Even if it dooms his family's future.

Louisa is desperate to save her family from ruin, and the Marquess of Overlea's proposal presents a solution. When they marry, Louisa is unaware of the Marquess's true motivations. She is surprised by the deep connection that starts to form between them, despite his attempts to keep his distance.

As Louisa discovers the Marquess's plan to have another man father his heir, she is determined to resist his scandalous proposition. However, the undeniable attraction and growing affection between them challenges the very foundation of their arrangement.

For Nicholas, falling in love with Louisa was never part of the plan. He struggles to maintain his emotional distance, but finds himself irresistibly drawn to his new wife. The thought of another man touching her becomes intolerable, even if it threatens the future of his family's legacy.

LOVING THE MARQUESS is a Regency Historical Romance that explores the themes of marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, star-crossed lovers, and a wounded hero. The story follows the unexpected and complicated journey of Nicholas and Louisa, as they navigate the complexities of their arrangement and the feelings that blossom between them.

Despite the initial practicality of their marriage, the Marquess and Louisa find themselves grappling with a deep, undeniable connection that challenges the very foundations of their relationship. As they battle their own preconceptions and societal expectations, they must decide whether to embrace the love that has blossomed, even if it means risking everything.

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