A Practical ProposalThough Lady Elizabeth Wayland would rather spend her days with her beloved books than an uncaring spouse, scandal forces her to find a match post-haste. To escape the scoundrel who almost ruined her, Elizabeth accepts an unconventional proposal from a childhood friend. But when she finds herself falling for her husband-to-be, will she be able to convince him to return her love?Widowed cotton mill owner Miles Hawthorne vowed to never marry again—until Elizabeth’s reputation is...