Lady Chosen

<p>Now in trade paperback for the first time--#1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Stephanie Laurens's unforgettable tale of love and mystery that introduced her overwhelming popular Bastion Club novels</p><p>Tristan Wemyss Earl of Trentham has a most unexpected challenge: like all men of his class he must find a suitable wife but within a year and if he fails he must forfeit his inheritance. Despite the many alluring young women paraded before him he picks his neighbor Miss Leonora Carling. Spirited educated and no man's fool Leonora meets his requirements perfectly. Unfortunately she has no desire to marry anyone . . .</p><p>But then unanticipated danger finds her and Leonora must beg Tristan for his aid. A mysterious stranger is attempting to force her family from their home so when Tristan extends his services as protector she has little choice but to accept. Yet as they get ever-closer to uncovering the source of the threat Tristan discovers his offer of convenience is becoming an offer of love.</p><p></p>