Regency Romance: The Lord's Unexpected Proposal

Julianna Finch is convinced she will never marry.

After Julianna’s late, American father leaves her a fortune in his will, she is sent to London to live with her Mother’s sister. A wealthy heiresses, as herself, is expected to marry, especially in high end English society. As soon as Julianna arrives to her aunt’s in England, many suitors seek both her and her fortune.

But, Julianna has decided that if she cannot find a man who loves her simply for herself and not her money, she will remain alone, spending her time volunteering at hospitals for the poor….until she meets Lord Aubrey Henry Buxton.

The handsome Duke’s son is haughty and less than empathetic to the poor. But, he is drawn to Julianna. He is the first man Julianna has come across who is not interested in her fortune. But, Lord Aubrey has a secret which cannot be shared with anyone including Julianna.

Will Lord’s Buxton’s family secret ruin the first chance of happiness Julianna has found in this strange new world?

This is a 10,000 word short story with Bonus Historical Romance Books