A Marriage for the Marquess — Ruth A. Casie

In a world of secrets, love, and ticking clocks, their alliance of convenience may just become a marriage of the heart.Ewan, the Marquess of Glenraven, finds himself returning to his home in Belgrave Square, summoned back to London by his former commanding officer, Lord Barrington. Ewan's been entrusted with the task of unraveling a deceitful gambling scheme and uncovering the truth behind the mysterious deaths tied to it. He is also faced with a pressing personal ultimatum: either secure his trust by marrying by his 30th birthday, five weeks hence, or risk losing it all.In Cavendish Square, a mile north of Belgravia, Lady Juliet Hayward carries the heavy burden of her late brother, Bradley's gambling debts. Her own future teeters on the brink of destitution. Determined to confront the man who has her brother's vowels and control of her survival, she's determined to find him and negotiate a solution.As Ewan and Juliet are drawn together, they conceal their true intentions, not knowing they both seek the one person who holds the cards. However, time is not on their side. In a bold move, they confess to each other and devise a plan-a marriage of convenience, a calculated business arrangement-to simultaneously fulfill Ewan's inheritance requirement, settle Juliet's brother's debts, and expose the scheming ringleader. As they dig deeper, they uncover a far-reaching conspiracy, orchestrated by a clandestine organization manipulating events from behind the scenes. Yet, a single kiss on their wedding day unleashes a deluge of conflicting emotions within each of them, shattering their carefully constructed façade.This is a breathtaking Regency tale of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.