`I have just announced our betrothal'

Now there's no going back...

In this Brides for Bachelors story, the Marquess of Rawcliffe has always found his childhood friend Clare Cottam enthralling, but any relationship has been forbidden by her strict father. Now the couple are embroiled in a heated argument that puts Clare's reputation in danger, and Rawcliffe is forced to declare her his fiancee. It will be his pleasure to tame his independent, innocent bride...