![]() And vows not to be nearby when the gown comes off. When all else fails, he puts her in a stunning gown.If he kisses her, he definitely doesn't kiss her again.He lets her know she'll make a beautiful, desirable bride-and tries not to picture her as his.So how does a hardened fighter cure a reluctant bride's cold feet? A ruthless prizefighter and notorious rake, Rafe is determined that Clio will marry his brother-even if he has to plan the dratted wedding himself. She's inherited a castle, scraped together some pride, and made plans to break her engagement. and.?Īfter eight years of waiting for Piers Brandon, the wandering Marquess of Granville, to set a wedding date, Clio Whitmore has had enough. ![]() ![]() Your presence is requested at romantic Twill Castle for the wedding of Miss Clio Whitmore and. Also in this series: Romancing the Duke, When a Scot Ties the Knot ![]()
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