In this fast-paced, feel-good romp from a New York Times bestselling author, forbidden love blooms between a runaway bride and the man sent to find her...

Lady Tabitha Kerr was promised at birth to be the Viscount Oldfield's bride. Their families had warred for generations, and this union will heal the longstanding rift. But Tabitha doesn't want to be a pawn?or a consolation prize. She dreams of a love match, and failing that, at least one night of true love. Even if she has to run away to find it!

As Viscount Oldfield's trusted man of business, Mr. Hudson Frampton is his lordship's right-hand man, attack dog, and fixer. When a nervous bride jilts the viscount at the altar, Hudson is to find and return her to his employer posthaste. He is not supposed to fall in love. Or kiss his employer's bride. Or say yes when Tabitha makes an indecent proposal that will ruin them both...