The Bargain — Mary Jo Putney

Rewrite of The Would-Be Widow

Marry in Haste...
Facing a marriage deadline, Lady Jocelyn Kendal impulsively weds Major David Lancaster, a penniless officer dying of wounds received at Waterloo. In return, his younger sister will receive a generous income--and David will have the enchanting Jocelyn for a wife, if only for a few days...

Repent at Leisure!
Then fate takes a hand, and Jocelyn suddenly finds herself with a healthy, vibrant husband--a seasoned campaigner who wants to renegotiate the terms of their bargain, and will use every bit of charm and passion he possesses to win the heart of his bewildered bride...