Arranged Marriage, An [Mass Market Paperback] Beverley, Jo

A Regency marriage of convenience between a battle-scarred war hero and a sheltered earl's daughter — what could go wrong? Everything, as it turns out. He's brooding, damaged, and determined to keep her at arm's length. She's innocent but not naive, and she refuses to settle for a cold arrangement when passion simmers just beneath the surface. Jo Beverley writes historical romance with actual stakes: these aren't just pretty people in empire waists, they're navigating trauma, social expectation, and the terrifying vulnerability of wanting someone who won't let you in. The emotional tension builds slowly, deliberately, until it combusts. Perfect for readers who like their Regency romance with bite — fans of Mary Balogh or Courtney Milan will devour this.