Lying to a Lord — Mindy Burbidge Strunk

Can a tangled web of secrets and lies end in a happily ever after?Colin Burke, the Earl of Heatherton, has no desire to marry. At least not anytime soon. While walking in the park, Colin runs into Lady Mariah, the sister of his best friend. To Colin's surprise, he discovers Mariah shares his fondness for dogs. But when he discovers it was all a lie, Colin decides to get even.Lady Mariah Thornbeck has loved Colin for years, but no matter what she does to try to draw his attention, he steadfastly ignores her. When she mistakenly deceives him, Mariah decides to go along with the misunderstanding. After all, he had finally paid her particular attention. She devises a plan which will ultimately earn his affections-she hopes. When Colin's revenge backfires, they are forced to spend more time together. Colin realizes that Lady Mariah is not the deceitful woman he presumed her to be. Beneath her charming facade lies a woman of wit, kindness, and unwavering devotion. And as their connection deepens, Colin finds himself questioning the very core of his beliefs.Mariah's journey of self-discovery leaves her questioning if she is truly the right woman for Colin, while Colin must decide if Mariah is worth giving up his cherished bachelorhood. Do they dare take a chance on a lifetime of happiness, or will the worn path they know win out in the end?