The Lady Ordinary

Miss Amanda Hayworth has led a perfectly pleasant life. Though her one brush with love ended in disappointment, she is hopeful she will fulfill her parent's goal of marrying into the aristocracy. And if love is not in the cards for her, surely she can find some useful purpose to her life, even if it puts her life in danger. Viscount Oliver Howard feels responsible for the death of his cousin and heir. Not wishing to visit heartbreak on his now-required wife, Oliver decides to keep her at a careful distance. That way, should either of them die, the other will be spared unbearable grief. But sometimes the heart is not so logical. Despite their desire to protect their hearts, Oliver and Amanda find a love powerful enough to heal...but will they admit it before a mutual enemy brings about their destruction?