Julia Justiss

Secret courtship. With the enemy! A Soldiers to Heirs story: Lieutenant Charles Marsden returns from war and inherits the title of marquess from a father he never knew! Unsettled by his new status, he's more grateful than ever for the guidance of well-connected debutante Miss Emma Wellingford, even if their families are enemies. Craving independence over marriage, Emma agreed to a pact with Charles-fend off each other's unwanted suitors.
But Emma struggles as the arrangement brings them closer than is proper, for Charles is now the kind of titled gentleman she swore never to marry. As they're forced to hide their courtship from their feuding families, their bond feels even more forbidden. Perfect for fans of: ?? Forbidden love ?? Romance in uniform