How to court. A convenient countess! When blacksmith Thorn Ackerman was announced as the new Earl of Gadmin, his life changed instantly! Not least because if he's to secure his inheritance, he must marry. So Thorn must begin his hunt for a convenient bride. Hypatia Quincy is desperate to escape her demanding family, and a practical union with Thorn could be her ticket to freedom. Especially when Thorn has made it clear that they'll be saying 'I do' to a business deal, not a real marriage. That is, until their newfound desire poses a very real danger to their purely-on-paper arrangement. Perfect for fans of: Fake relationship Marriage of convenience.