Smitten with the Charming Baron — Bridget Barton

Ever since her beloved mother passed away, Licia Stewart has been forced by her father to step in as the homemaker and act as a mother to her siblings. Regardless of how desperately she longs to live as a young woman of society and find her match, it seems that she will never have such freedom. Everything changes when Licia convinces her father and attends a ball. There, she will run into Clive Manners, a man who will charm his way into her life… Will Licia find the strength to stand up to her father and fight for her feelings? Or will she be doomed to an endlessly miserable life? Lord Clive Manners, Baron of Sutton, has never been impressed by the young women who flaunt themselves before him. However, Licia is different, and will instantly ignite his interest with her kindness and beauty. To his dismay, the only way to find happiness by Licia's side, is to first help her escape a prison created by her own father. Will Clive free Licia, and help her choose the path of her own life? If only Licia's father was the only obstacle between them... When Clive and Licia find each other, they know they are meant to be together. However, Licia's father makes it clear that he will never allow her dream to come true. To make matters worse, an evil woman who has set eyes on Clive, is determined to tear them apart forever. Could the two of them survive the whirlwind, or will it all prove to be too much for love to endure?