Orhaned Liliana Daubney has been a drudge in her relative's house ever since she was a child. Lord Wintringham must marry to inherit his fortune, and time is running out. A bargain is struck, but will this marriage of convenience become something real?

The answer, of course, is yes. The fun is how they come around to the idea themselves. Lily agrees to the marriage in exchange for a piano of her own, as she loves music. She'd noticed Vincent before and was intrigued by the rumors about him, wondering if there was more to the man's dissolute reputation. Vincent, who is growing more desperate as the date he is to marry draws closer, has tried to pursue other young ladies, but all know the situation he is in. He is fascinated by the young lady who hides in corners but is also forthright when he speaks to her.

Once they are married, both must adjust to their new circumstances and come better acquainted with each other.

There were a few plot threads that didn't really go anywhere. Lily's cousin Cynthia arranges for her to attend a ball in exchange for a favor. That favor is never called in. Vincent's cousin is furious at losing out on the fortune, vows to make society think ill of Lily, and then he just vanishes from the story.

Overall, this is well written and well paced. I would recommend this to readers looking for a clean and sweet Regency romance.

I received a free copy from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. ( )