A marriage bound by rules . made to be broken? If Lady Charlotte's being forced to wed, then she will choose the suitor with the best garden so she can grow her beloved flowers. While scoping out the Duke of Severn's palatial grounds, she's caught trespassing and stuns him with a proposal! Alaric has no desire to risk his heart again, and neither does Charlotte, but her dowry could rebuild the estate neglected by his father. Despite Alaric's rules for their convenient marriage, his new wife brings chaos, colour and temptation to Alaric's ordered world. Can he resist their kindling passion, or will it set his rulebook ablaze? Perfect for fans of: Marriage of convenience Opposites attract.