His Reluctant Lady — Ruth Ann Nordin

Will she choose marriage to avoid a scandal?From the moment Mister Christopher Robinson meets Lady Richfield at a ball, he is enchanted with her. But Agatha Lyons has no desire to enslave herself to another cold husband. She's very happy as a widow and is determined to stay that way.Unfortunately, she is hiding a secret, a secret so shocking that, if discovered, it could ruin her reputation. When a little slip exposes this secret, Mister Robinson sees his chance and makes her a deal: marry him or risk scandal. Will she keep her independence as a wealthy widow or will she succumb to a second husband who not only threatens to ignite her dormant passions but makes her want to give up her heart as well?