She doesn’t take herself, or the silly societal rules, too seriously, which is refreshing. But as they get to know each other, their growing attraction becomes irritable.įiona has a fantastic personality, and I love her sense of humor.

She never expects to fall in love, especially with her guardian. How can he arrange a marriage for his ward when his feelings for her become improper?įiona isn’t interested in marriage but knows she doesn’t have much choice. When he takes Fiona Wingate on as his ward and must present her to society so she can attain her own marriage, his life becomes even more complicated. Tobias Powell, Earl of Overton has a short time to find a wife, or he risks losing the one thing that is dear to him. Except romance between a guardian and his ward would be most improper…ĭisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon, and I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through my links. Fiona has no interest in marriage-she’s only just been liberated from her lifelong isolation! But when she causes a near scandal and Tobias comes to the rescue, an unexpected attraction sparks between them. Until she realizes her new guardian, a dashing earl, plans for her to wed with the utmost haste. Provincial Miss Fiona Wingate is eager to swap her boring small town for an exciting London Season. Except his ward is a hellion who cannot behave. Surely he can rehabilitate his scandalous reputation, secure a match for his ward, and find the sophisticated woman of his dreams before it’s too late. His father’s will demands Tobias marry within the next six weeks, or he’ll lose his mother’s house, a treasure so dear that Tobias can’t consider defeat. And that is only the start of his problems. Welcome to the Phoenix Club, where London’s most audacious, disreputable, and intriguing ladies and gentlemen find scandal, redemption, and second chances.ĭissolute rogue Tobias Powell, Earl of Overton, has just inherited a sheltered, proper young ward for whom he must find a husband. Synopsis: Society’s most exclusive invitation…

Improper by Darcy Burke