A Presumptuous Hope — Jennie Goutet

She never wanted marriage. He never planned to fall in love. But fate had other plans.Christine Grey is content with her quiet life in the Lincolnshire countryside, where meddling matchmakers and unwanted suitors are nothing more than minor nuisances. With her animals for company and no desire for a husband, she is perfectly happy. That is, until an unexpected scandal forces her into a marriage of convenience with the one man who unsettles her carefully ordered world—Sir Alexander Thorne.Newly knighted and determined to restore his neglected estate, Alexander has no intention of marrying, least of all his beautiful but willful neighbor. Yet, when duty demands he offer for Christine, he soon realizes that resisting her charm may be the greatest challenge of all.As they navigate their reluctant betrothal, an undeniable attraction begins to bloom. But with Christine convinced their union is nothing more than obligation and Alexander struggling to prove his worth, will love ever have a chance? Or will fear and pride keep them apart forever?A heartwarming, closed-door Regency romance filled with slow-burn tension, witty banter, and the irresistible allure of an unexpected love. Suitable for all ages.