The Marriage Bargain

Nominated for a Romantic Times BOOKclub 2005 Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Regency-set Historical

       The Marriage Bargain: Handsome soldier Spencer Keenan and timid country girl Emma Chambers agree to a wedding in name only, rescuing Emma from his uncle’s unwanted suit and providing her the home she desperately desires. After Spence leaves for war, however, Emma’s idyllic life is soon transformed into worry and toil, caring for his crumbling estate. Her youthful romantic fantasy that he will return to make their marriage real is quickly dispelled.
       Now Spence has returned, but in a coffin, struck down in a duel. Needing to look upon his face one last time, Emma narrowly saves him from being buried alive. In return she seeks a new marriage bargain from Spence – to give her a child. While Spence battles haunting memories and unknown treachery, the one thing he doesn't bargain for is falling deeply in love with his now valiant and captivating wife.