Noble Intentions

Noble Britton suffered greatly at the hands of his first wife, and he refuses to fall into the same trap again. This time he intends to marry a quiet, biddable woman who will not draw attention to herself or cause scandal. Gillian Leigh's honest manner and spontaneous laughter attract him immediately. It matters little that she is accident-prone; he can provide the structure necessary to guide her. But unconventional to the tips of her half-American toes, his new bride turns the tables on him, wreaking havoc on his orderly life. Perpetually one step behind his beguiling spouse, Noble suffers a banged-up head, a black eye, and a broken nose before he realizes Gillian has healed his soul and proven that their union is no heedless tumble, but the swoon of true love.

Gillian Leigh has been known for having "Unfortunate" things happen whenever she is around. Small fires, accidents, black eyes and the like seem to occur when Gillian is anywhere in the vicinity. Gillian has accepted her fate and only wishes to get on with her life, which now has taken a turn to the London Season. Half American, Gillian doesn't understand why she must be presented just because her younger cousin and great friend Charlotte is. Gillian doesn't expect to find a husband this Season or any Season and is simply content to sit idly by while Charlotte enjoys her time in the spotlight. The last thing she ever expected was to gain the attention of the infamous Black Earl, Noble Britton. And she never expected he would ask for her hand, or that she could fall into love so quickly!

Noble Britton, Lord Wessex is used to the wagging tongues of ton. He's heard the rumors that say he murdered his cold, unfeeling former wife, and he's been publicly cut down because of it. Noble is determined that his next wife will be the kind of woman who is content to care for his son and for all the other children they will have together. It is also a must that she is a quiet lady, not the kind to bring upon scandal. After spending a very short time with Gillian Leigh, Noble is certain he has found the right woman for the job. But Noble never bargained on gaining a wife AND losing his heart as well!