A Lady Never Surrenders: Regency Best-Friend’s-Brother Romance

After her parents are killed by highwaymen, Tiffany Deveraux becomes the ward of the Earl of Marlowe. From the very first day, she develops a crush on Slade Ware (“Wolf”), the future Marquess of Wolfarth, who is a constant companion and best friend to the heir of Marlowe. When it becomes clear that her crush will remain unrequited, Tiffany sets out to make sure she is not dependent on marrying someone to make her way in the world. The last thing she wants is to be forced into a marriage. Once Wolf discovers her secret talent, he approaches her with a deal: they could have a marriage of convenience between friends. Tiffany has no interest in a loveless marriage, and Wolf, after losing his fiancée, is determined to never let himself fall in love again. But when Tiffany finds herself in an untenable situation, Wolf realizes that he will do anything to keep her safe as well as convince her to become his wife for real.