Lady Roma's Romance — Cynthia Pratt

A LADY DETERMINED NEVER TO WED
After her fiance's tragic death, Lady Roma Randolph never wished to marry any other man. Instead, she has accepted her fate with serenity, living a life of passionless contentment in the company of friends and relations. While wintering in Bath, she meets her former fiance's cousin, Bret Donovan. Witty, bold, and a bit scandalous in his asides, Bret is nothing like the placid, genteel man she once nearly called husband. So why on earth does she find him so devilishly attractive?

A MAN WHO NEVER SAYS NEVER
Bret Donovan's charm and dashing good looks have won him the attentions of many of the ton's eligible young ladies, though he can't help wondering how many of them would still be interested if they knew he was nearly penniless. Bret's only chance to improve his fortune is to enter into trade, thus falling off the social register forever. What he requires is a wealthy wife like Lady Roma. Surely, Bret can break through her stubborn hold on spinsterhood. With every moment spent in Roma's company, Bret grows more enchanted. And before long, the rogue realizes that it isn't the lady's fortune he wants, but her love...