The Reluctant Marchioness

Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier, Derek Montgomery, comes to revolutionise her sleepy, little English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of romance and falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate provide for Rose and Derek, or will she indeed become The Reluctant Marchioness?

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This is a pretty good description of at least how I handle being friends with a gay person. I will disagree with them, and if they ask my opinion I'll give it, but they're still a person and I'll still consider them a friend just like any other

Does Imogen get a nickname later on? Sorry if that's rude it just seems a little well re that Alexandra got one and she didn't. (Did that part make what I said worse?)

Yep, I can relate with Rose. Dark features, small heights that emphasized things I don't admire.

Set Maria up with Stephen..The woman needs to loosen up..n needs love

Well my friend has two very ordinary looking parents and shes gorgeous. nearly all the boys in our year have had a crush on her at one point

Beautiful state, if I do say so myself. Nevermind that I, too, am a resident. 
                              
                              Exquisite imagery in all your stories. *raises glass to toast @littleLo*