A Priceless Acquisition — Cathleen Clare

The art of falling in love...

Miss Victoria Livingstone, who was left without a farthing when her ambassador father died, has accepted a position as governess to the Duke Of Netherwood's eight-year-old daughter. But when she arrives at his elegant mansion, Victoria receives an utterly shocking proposal from a man so handsome her heart nearly stops. The aloof gentleman has offered to marry her...with the outrageous condition that he can never, EVER love her!

Peter, Duke of Netherwood, doesn't want a governess at all. He is looking for a beautiful wife as decorative as his collection of priceless paintings...and as undemanding. Lovely, well-bred Victoria is perfect for the role. And perfectly appalled! Penniless as she is, she has no other option but to accept. But Peter is about to discover Victoria has an artful plan of her own -- to show Netherwood that the most beautiful creation is not a painting, but a happy family and a woman to truly love...

Hero: Peter Netherwood
Heroine: Miss Victoria Livingstone