Virtue and Valor - Cameron Collette

When a defiant Scottish lass clashes with a notorious English earl,

they discover that love is the most unpredictable game of all...  

Bartholomew Yancy, the new Earl of Ramsbury, finds himself in need of a wife to secure his legacy, a task that leads him to the spirited Isobel Ferguson. Her indifference to his title and her resistance to his reputed charm present a novel challenge, igniting Yancy's determination to win her over. Isobel, for her part, is resolved to hold out for a love that respects her intellect as much as her beauty-a stance that Yancy's reputation as a notorious rake does little to reassure.

The twist of fate that forces them into a marriage of convenience neither wanted is fraught with tension and misunderstanding. Yet, as they begin to navigate their new relationship, both Yancy and Isobel discover depths to each other that defy their initial judgments. Their journey from adversaries to allies to something more is marked by a series of revelations about the nature of love, honor, and partnership.

As they come to terms with their unexpected bond, Isobel and Yancy discover that the journey to love is filled with surprises, laughter, and moments of genuine connection. Their initial reluctance gives way to a partnership that neither anticipated, offering them a chance at a happiness that defies convention.