The Frustrated Bridegroom — Barbara Allister

A QUESTION OF DUTY

Emily Cheswick refused to believe her stepmother Lucretia when that spiteful lady said that Anthony Hawksleigh would never marry Emily. Lucretia declared that the handsome, wealthy Hawksleigh would want a mate far more dazzling than an unpolished country Miss.

Emily knew that Hawksleigh would keep his pledge to her when he came back from the wars. And indeed he did. It was only after the wedding that Emily's doubts began -- as she slept alone in her marriage bed...and had to find a way to change her bridegroom's act of duty to desire....

Hero: Anthony Hawksleigh
Heroine: Emily Cheswick