Marrying Men

Vander and Michael loved one another once. Now, Vander is back from a long time at sea, getting his estate in order, and Michael is on the hunt for a rich husband so he can avoid debtor's prison. But when a severe social faux pas leads to a false engagement between the two, there is a great deal at stake. Desperate and sarcastic Michael and severe, far from wealthy Vander find their options closing in and their time running out. Certainly, falling in love again would be a mistake beyond the pale.

When a young girl implores Edgar Finch to marry her older brother because "Charlie is unhappy," Edgar is at first amused. But Charlie is nephew to the horribly abusive Lord Fitzhannon, whom Edgar has set himself against, and the lad is suffering under Fitzhannon's cruelty. Marriage is not in Edgar's plans, but he'll save the lad if he can-and marriage may be his one shot. Charlie is nineteen, wild and wounded, and extraordinarily beautiful. The marriage of convenience to Edgar is just what he needs to get free of his awful uncle, and to protect his innocent little sisters. A rocky alliance between Edgar and Charlie grows into something more companionable, from reluctantly relying on one another to trusting and warm. But Edgar's heart is set on revenge against Fitzhannon, who is responsible for the death of the only man he ever loved. Nothing must get in his way. He would rather not drag his young husband down with him, much less develop feelings for the brat. Now, if only Charlie would have the good sense not to fall in love with him...

This ebook contains two stories: A Perfectly Respectable HusbandTobias has to marry or lose his inheritance. He's made a deal with an old school chum that will cost him a great deal, but it's bound to be less than his uncle is currently stealing. Although the situation will be less than ideal, he can endure it. However, when sweet Perry steps back into his life, needing help and offering to be "a perfectly respectable husband" to help him in return, all bets are off... ~9800 words A Gentle ManEdwin is distressed by his second cousin's engagement to an absolute bounder. Fortunately, his old friend and secret crush Sampson is here to help... ~9300 words In the "Marrying Men" series, pseudo-historical tales feature men marrying one another in various worlds and ways. Happy ending are to be expected.