The Rogue's Lady
SHE WAS TOO POOR FOR MARRYING AND TOO WELL BRED FOR KEEPING...

Alexandria Linnell had weathered her fall from fortune with as much dignity as possible.  Her father had lost the family fortune, and her beloved Oliver begged off their betrothal in favor of a female of more substantial means.

Forced into the embarrassing position of paid companion to Oliver's aunt, she was ripe for rescue.  And so Lord Harry Romney proposed a matrimonial bargain.  Unprepared to forfeit the indulgences of a notorious rakehell, he needed a bride willing to ignore his roguish ways.  Alex, in dire need of dignity and funds, was desperate enough to accept his offer.

But neither was expecting the spirited turn of events that ensued when the indomitable Alex became the rogue's lady...