Millicent understands the terms of her arranged marriage all too well.
She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and sons..
Has their pact bred only a great friendship--or has it, without either of them quite noticing, given rise to a great love?About the Author: The USA Today bestselling Sherry Thomas is one of the most acclaimed historical romance authors writing today, winning the RITA Award two years running, and appearing on innumerable "Best of the Year" lists, including those of Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Dear Author, and All About Romance.
As the hour they truly become husband-and-wife draws near, both Millie and Fitzhugh must face the truth in their hearts.
Her husband, who has become her very best friend, but nothing more...
Her husband, who plans to reunite with his childhood sweetheart, the beautiful and newly widowed Isabella, as soon as he has honored the pact with his wife...
Somehow Millie has fallen head over heels in love with her husband.
Except for one little thing.
It is a most sensible arrangement.
After which, they will lead separate lives.
Because of her youth, they have agreed to wait eight years before consummating the marriage--and then, only to beget an heir.
And in return, the Earl Fitzhugh receives the benefit of her vast wealth, saving his family from bankruptcy.
She gets to be a Countess by marrying an impoverished Earl.
Millicent understands the terms of her arranged marriage all too well
