What happens when a grumpy earl meets a sunshine lady? Sparks are sure to fly in this lively Regency! She's falling for the earl...

When she's already betrothed!

Mark, the Earl of Inverness, escapes to London to avoid his mother's matchmaking, and the wounds of war that continue to haunt him. So, when a macaw flies into his garden, he's intrigued by his new neighbor following behind...and the dazzling woman proves just the distraction he needs!

Lady Helen Stringham reluctantly agreed to a Season in exchange for becoming conveniently engaged to her childhood friend when she returns home. But after she encounters broodingly handsome Mark, who shares her passion for animals, she's discovering what real attraction is... Just who should she be marrying?

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.