When Major Bartholomew Blackpool learns the girl-next-door from his childhood will be forced into an unwanted marriage, he returns home to play her pretend beau. He figures now that he's missing a leg, a faux fiancée is the best an ex-soldier can get. He admires her pluck, but the lady deserves a whole man—and he'll ensure she gets one.
Miss Daphne Vaughan hates that crying off will destroy Major Blackpool's chances of finding a real bride. She plots to make him jilt her first. Who cares if it ruins her? She never wanted a husband anyway. But the major is equally determined that she break the engagement. With both of them on their worst behavior, neither expects their fake betrothal to lead to love...
Regency-set Historical Romance Novel (45,000 words / 200 pages)
The Dukes of War historical romance books in series order:
- The Viscount's Christmas Temptation
- The Earl's Defiant Wallflower
- The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress
- The Major's Faux Fiancee
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