A Fake Courtship with the Devilish Lord by Henrietta Harding

Lady Marie Cathbury, the dazzling beauty and darling of London society, finds herself in an unyielding dilemma. Her heart beats for the tempting Viscount of Montague, Henry, but his flirtatious attentions have never crossed the threshold of friendship. Desperate to win his heart, Marie agrees to fake a courtship with Christian, a notorious rake, to provoke Henry’s jealousy. Yet, as their ruse unfolds, the line between pretend and reality swiftly blurs, igniting unexpected passion within her.
She is determined to risk everything to get what she wants, but is Henry the one she truly desires?
Christian Edgar Singleton, the Earl of Garroway is in a bind. He needs a respectable bride to restore his tarnished reputation and secure his inheritance. When the perfect solution arrives, Christian approaches the alluring Marie and proposes a scandalous agreement to reform his image into a responsible gentleman in his father’s eyes. However, as their wicked little game unfolds, Christian discovers an unexpected lust that surprises him.
Will he be trapped in his own sinful scheme after all?
As the boundaries of their fake courtship start breaking, burning passion guides Marie and Christian into forbidden paths. Yet, before confessions are made, Marie gets exactly what she wanted, Henry is finally jealous. In a whirlwind of hidden desires, will Marie and Christian confront the most challenging question of all; are they ready to confess their love? Or will they stick to their devilish plan no matter what?

“A Fake Courtship with the Devilish Lord” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.