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Marigold has long grown accustomed to being overlooked at every social gathering. Her candid tongue does little to improve her prospects of catching a gentleman's eye—much as she secretly longs for a family of her own. Still, she refuses to sit at home and pine. Her days are full enough: her hobbies keep her hands busy, and her teaching of illiterate women fills her heart with purpose.

Lord Nicolas Hamilton—handsome, charming, and far too accustomed to female admiration—returns to England after years of wandering across Europe. At last determined to choose a bride, he enters the ballroom with confidence… only to be publicly snubbed by a sultry beauty. Seeking refuge from the embarrassment, he takes the nearest empty seat—beside quiet, unassuming Marigold.

She is often a touch too forthright for his refined tastes, yet he cannot deny the sparkle of her wit or the brightness of her spirit. What begins as a polite conversation unexpectedly blossoms into a warm, steady friendship.

As their friendship deepens, both must confront the quiet longings they've tried to ignore. And as their hearts begin to stir, Nicolas must decide whether the woman he overlooked might be the one he truly needs—and whether Marigold dares believe she could ever be chosen.