A midnight muddle leads to an unavoidable entanglement. Can a marriage begun in mischance end in love?Benjamin Ellsworth may come from the poor branch of his family, but he doesn't lack for hope or ambition. He knows there is always money to be made, and when he has scraped together enough he intends to woo and win the lady of his dreams.That is, until a chance encounter makes mincemeat of his plans.
Miss Maria Barstow has grown up the youngest daughter in a family full of happy marriages, so no wonder she imagines the future holds the same for her. But when her first trip to London ends in inconceivable disaster and scandal, she finds herself engaged to a perfect stranger. Determined to make the best of a bad bargain, Maria sets out to conquer his heart, not knowing Cupid-and her own charms-are always one step ahead.
♥♥♥Married by Mischance is a sweet traditional Regency romance, fifth in the Lord Dere's Dependents series. Each book can be read as a standalone or in order.♥♥♥