In Violet and Lily, Lauren Royal dazzled readers with tales of two of the delightfully eccentric Ashcroft sisters. Now, she brings us the story of Rose—a woman whose heart, body, and mind are in full bloom...

Summary

The last of the lovely Ashcroft sisters to find a husband, Rose is fast approaching spinsterhood at the age of twenty- one. But the intellectual beauty is determined to make her way down the aisle—with no less than a nobleman—even if it means hiding her brains, her hopes, and her dreams.

There is someone, however, to whom Rose can reveal everything. He is Christopher "Kit" Martyn, a handsome and determined man set on landing the post of official Royal Architect. Though a commoner, Kit is no stranger to female attention, and does not hesitate to pursue the out-of- reach Rose despite her seeming disinterest in him. Somehow, he must convince her that a title is worth nothing in the presence of a noble and passionate heart...