Slightly Married

In the acclaimed first installment of Mary Balogh's beloved Bedwyn saga, "Slightly Married" introduces Colonel Lord Aidan Bedwyn, the marriage-shy second son of a powerful aristocratic family. Known for his cool arrogance, Aidan also possesses an unwavering loyalty that leads him to Ringwood Manor to fulfill a deathbed promise to a fallen soldier. His mission: to comfort and protect the man's sister, Eve, a fiercely independent woman who wants no part of his assistance. Aidan, however, finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her spirited nature, a development that ignites feelings in his guarded heart. When Eve faces the threat of losing her home to a grasping relative, Aidan proposes a daring solution: a marriage of convenience to save her estate. What begins as a practical, business-like arrangement soon blossoms into something profoundly unexpected. As London society prepares to welcome the new Lady Aidan Bedwyn, their 'arrangement' transforms into a passionate connection, proving that matrimony can indeed be the most seductive act of all.