Faking a betrothal. All the way to the altar! Inheriting the title of Marquess throws army surgeon Nicholas Harcourt reluctantly into the marriage mart. His friendship with beguiling Lady Emelia Neville is an unexpected silver lining. Learning she's secretly betrothed and awaiting her sweetheart's return from war, Nick wishes to help. They'll discourage unwanted suitors.by faking an engagement! Only, when Emelia's fiancé weds another, their pretence turns permanent to avoid a scandal. She should be devastated, so why is her attraction to kind-hearted, dashingly handsome Nick all she can think about? Suddenly she longs to be more than his convenient bride--could she ever be someone he would choose? Perfect for fans of: Fake relationship Friends to lovers.