Hastily Wed to the Duke (Original)

"I'll marry the next eligible lady

...who walks through the door!"

After the death of his dissolute older brother, Dr. Ted Scott's grief is twofold, for he'd rather remain a physician than become the new Duke of Falstone. Reluctantly he must now do his duty and find a bride--whoever that might be!

Charlotte Pearson only has herself to blame that she's still on the shelf, living with her unpleasant mother after a failed elopement, so Ted's impulsive proposal is impossible to refuse. He's clear their marriage is purely for convenience--but that doesn't address the fact that he needs an heir!

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.