Anyone But the Marquess. Marriage by Obligation Series, #5

A chaste lady. An impulsive marquess. Will a chance ballroom meeting spark spite or light the way toward forever? Lady Elizabeth Clearly loathes idle chatter. Yet her reputation is in tatters after a drunken lie convinces the Ton she's a woman of loose morals. Worse, she's stunned when the gossipers begin whispering that she's a witch as well. When her guardian reveals she's due to marry the gentleman behind her problems, she vows she'll never forgive her future husband. Felix Hamilton, the Marquess of Roland, is swimming in regret.
His alcohol-fueled lie started a rumor that wrecked an innocent lady's world. He is bound by honor to do whatever he can to make things right. But he worries he's permanently ruined both of their lives when Elizabeth promptly locks herself in her chamber after the wedding. Lord Roland isn't afraid to make personal sacrifices in his quest for atonement, but how can he turn their rocky relationship into a love match when the odds are stacked against him? Anyone But the Marquess is Book 5 in the Marriage by Obligation Series.
This romance features a virgin hero and virgin heroine, an enemies-to-lovers angle, and a steamy scene. Its tone is tender and sweet with a dash of humor. Don't miss the other books in the Marriage by Obligation Series:Book 1: Secret AdmirerBook 2: Midnight WeddingBook 3: The Earl's Jilted BrideBook 4: Worth the Risk and coming 2025... Book 6: The Earl's Bluestocking Bride