Finding the Earl — Joyce Alec

Lady Marianne wants nothing to do with Lord Castleton-that is until a great mystery forces them to work together. When Lord Castleton does not recognize her, Lady Marianne is deeply hurt. That hurt is soon overcome by the dreadful realization that her parents have disappeared. Deeply afraid, she reluctantly turns to the only person who she believes can help: Lord Castleton. ***Lady Marianne has grown into a fine young lady since James last saw her. Eager to enter into her good graces after an embarrassing encounter, James finds himself thrust into the middle of a mystery.Together, they turn this way and that, struggling to find the person responsible. James soon realizes just how close he has become to Lady Marianne. Will he ever be able to speak of it to her? Or will her parents' disappearance keep them apart for good?