Fated Folly — Elizabeth Bailey

He is powerfully male and older. She is a mischievous delight.

Clare beards the ogre in his den, and is instantly smitten with Rupert's dynamic attraction. Her brother's elopement ends with Clare compromised. She must marry Rupert's cousin Ashendon, whom she detests, or Rupert himself.

The promise of a radiant future evaporates as fate and Ashendon conspire against her. Can Clare overcome Rupert's inner demons to save this uneven and improbable match?