Sham Betrothal

Paris, 1774. A daring bargain. An unexpected love. A choice that could ruin them both. Sophie Twisden has always played by society s rules, but when her grandmother falls ill, leaving her vulnerable to the insufferable advances of Sheldon Cholmsley, she must take drastic action. Desperate for escape, she strikes a bold deal with Basile Gervain a charming yet enigmatic Frenchman agreeing to a sham betrothal to preserve her reputation and secure her passage back to London. But pretending to be engaged is far more dangerous than she anticipated. The more time she spends with Basile, the harder it is to remember that their arrangement is nothing more than a convenient ruse. His quiet strength, his kindness, and the way he truly sees her all of it makes her long for something impossible. Now, with the moment of their parting drawing near, Sophie must face the painful truth: she has fallen hopelessly in love with the man who never truly meant to keep her. Will she risk everything for a chance at real happiness? Or will she walk away, forever wondering what might have been?