An unusual proposition from a lady…Will Lord Sandford come to Tess’s rescue?When Lady Tess Ingram bursts into Jaimie Earl of Sandford’s offices, seeking help to avoid forced marriage or banishment, he’s her last resort. Tess isn’t convinced she can trust Jaimie—or any man—but her tenacity compels Jaimie to come to her aid. And what starts as a convenient arrangement soon turns into more than is strictly proper…