Hope of Romance — Ellie St. Clair

Following the marriages of three of her siblings, Polly Harrington can hardly wait to have a Season of her own in the hopes of finding the romance she's always dreamt of. When the Earl of Yardley charms her with good looks and attentions, she ignores all warnings to stay away.

After losing his heart years ago, Lord Sebastian Taylor is determined to never marry again. Instead, he spends his time on his estate and assisting the constabulary with cases involving the nobility. When he learns of Lord Yardley's scheme to ruin a young woman of the ton, he cannot stand idly by.

As he sets out to protect Lady Polly, Sebastian tries to deny his growing attraction to her, while Polly is confused by her feelings toward the stubborn man. Can they see beyond past hurts and their differences to find happiness with one another?

Hope of Romance is a 60,000-word romance with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily ever after! For readers 18+ due to some steamy love scenes.