A viscount-in-waiting Finds a convenient wife To claim his inheritance, Leo Ashburton needs a bride who accepts that he can offer her a title and a house, but not love. Annabelle Hummingford- whose scarred face has made her hide from society- seems like the perfect match. But, as his shy wife blossoms into a confident, mesmerizing woman, Leo is torn. Falling for her risks being hurt again- but will burying his feelings mean losing her altogether?