Madcap with a Marquess (The Lords of Second Chances)

He wants to tame her—but her wildness might be the only thing that sets them both free.

She’s a complete spitfire—and frankly doesn’t give a damn.

Lady Francine Arlington is an unwanted burden, her only worth measured in the marriage contract forged at her birth. Now, the wedding day is here, and her last chance at happiness lies with a man who may be no better than the cold and cruel jailor she’s escaping. Yet Franny senses another man hidden beneath his rigid exterior—one yearning to break free. And if there’s one thing Franny excels at, it’s destruction.

He’s rigid, proper—and utterly unprepared...

He wants to tame her—but her wildness might be the only thing that sets them both free.

She’s a complete spitfire—and frankly doesn’t give a damn.

Lady Francine Arlington is an unwanted burden, her only worth measured in the marriage contract forged at her birth. Now, the wedding day is here, and her last chance at happiness lies with a man who may be no better than the cold and cruel jailor she’s escaping. Yet Franny senses another man hidden beneath his rigid exterior—one yearning to break free. And if there’s one thing Franny excels at, it’s destruction.

He’s rigid, proper—and utterly unprepared for her.

Rupert Winthrop, the Marquess of Rutledge, has lived his life bound by the strict principles instilled by his mother. But the one thing beyond both their control is his arranged marriage to the impetuous girl next door. The more his new wife defies him, the more he finds himself craving her chaos—and confronting a painful truth: he’s nothing but his mother’s puppet.

It’s a union destined to combust.

Their marriage is a collision of passion and pain, but in the wreckage, love might be waiting—if they’re brave enough to claim it.

Madcap with a Marquess is a spicy Regency romance featuring an overbearing lord who needs nothing more than a brazen woman to put him in his place. Tropes: Arranged Marriage, Childhood Enemies to Lovers, Virgin Hero, Sassy Heroine, Forced Proximity, Fast burn. Please note, this story contains adult language and FIVE scenes that are deliciously scandalous. This book contains heavier themes. Please see authors website for content warnings.