The Rogue's Bride — Paula Roland

WEDDING OF THE SEASON

When young Lady Alexandra Redcliffe made her third venture down the aisle, it was agreed by all that she handled it with her usual style. True, it was rather disconcerting when it came time to "kiss the bride," Alexandra had stuck out her hand instead, with the words: `A pleasure meeting you, sir. Shall we lead the way to the reception?" But after all, it was only a proxy wedding, meant to unite two absent people in holy matrimony. Unfortunately, there had been a slight mix-up in the signatures...

FARCE OF A MARRIAGE

Major Brandon Clive was furious when he returned to England to find the wrong bride foisted off on him. The twice widowed Lady Redcliffe (he refused to think of her as Mrs. Clive) was undoubtedly a dowager of advancing years. After shooting off a series of rude letters to his would-be wife, Brandon presented himself in Bath in order to annul this farce of a marriage as soon as possible. But one look at Alexandra, and Brandon instantly changed his mind. After years of soldiering, he knew when it was time to retrench and attack from another quarter altogether...

Hero: Major Brandon Clive
Heroine: Lady Alexandra Redcliffe