A Marriage of Inconvenience — Elizabeth Mansfield

A lady shouldn't marry for love, unless she's prepared to live for it

The Offer?

Penny ruefully conceded that Lord Cheselden had argued his nephew's case well. Penelope Mayes, destitute orphan (there was nothing to be gained by mincing words), with nothing to her name but her pride, would become Mrs. Clive Murray, with all the resplendent advantages that name could confer: position, wealth, and perfect -- if dubious -- freedom.

And what could Penny list against such a fairytale offer? Only some very big words, such as Pride, Independence, and Honor. And the small, timid word that accompanied Penny's every thought of Jack, Lord Cheselden, himself: love.

Hero: Lord Jack Cheselden
Heroine: Penelope Mayes