The Pride of a Gentleman — Linda Rae Sande

First comes matchmaking. Then comes marriage. Then comes a baby carriage ... well, usually. Life in 1802 London throbs with great expectations and unlimited potential. A house under renovation reveals its secrets, and newlyweds Gregory and Christiana embark on a wedding trip, determined to keep their secret. Thomas' import business grows faster than he can manage with his brash and brave new wife Emma as head accomptant. His best friend, Todd, accepts his offer of employment -- his wife, Deborah, is expecting a baby, and he needs the position.His life's work of renovating townhouses complete, James is ready for a new job -- that of father. He's surprised to discover plans for a family aren't so far-fetched, but can Sophia abide a late-in-life pregnancy and the possibility of heartbreak?Can best friends and family remain so when life doesn't quite get it right? Are romance and marriage compatible, reconcilable? Perhaps, but only if they can overcome “The Pride of a Gentleman.”