An Earl's Deception — Joyce Alec

Lady Martha and Lord Weston set out to deceive London society, but when the plan goes awry, they must turn to each other. Lady Martha has had to live in the shadows of her older sister, Lady Edith, her entire life. However, that has never stopped Martha from wanting what is best for Edith. When Edith is determined to wed Lord Hobart, Martha is distraught. Something is not right about that man, and Martha believes he is hiding something sinister. Lord Weston has been dreaming of courting Edith, and when he returns to London after an extended stay at his father's estate, he is finally ready to ask Edith to marry him. However, he learns that he has competition: Lord Hobart. Martha and Lord Weston both want to stop the potential betrothal between Lady Edith and Lord Hobart, so they agree to a plan they believe will solve the problem. However, when they start developing feelings for each other, it might be too late. Can true love prevail?If you love clean and wholesome, Regency romances with a strong woman heroine and an inspirational romantic story, you will love An Earl's Deception. Authors Note: This is a clean, stand-alone romance with no cliffhangers.