Unwilling Woman — Sue Peters

It was blackmail, pure and simple

Jess couldn't believe what was happening. One day, she was consoling a young bride who didn't want to be one, and the next she was confronted by the furious groom. He blamed Jess for his fiancee's elopement with another man!

Merely venting his anger wasn't enough for Max Beaumont, the earl of Blythe, however. He demanded that Jess substitute for his runaway bride. If she didn't, he'd use his influence to destroy her fledgling career as a fashion designer.

And when he kissed her to seal the bargain, Jess's frantic swipe across her mouth failed to erase the fire he'd ignited there.

Hero: Max Beaumont, Earl of Blythe
Heroine: Jess Donaldson