First published 2001
Brent Asher throws passes for a living, but inheriting an English estate changes everything. The professional quarterback suddenly finds himself Viscount Asherwood, owner of property he never knew existed. The inheritance comes with complications he never expected. A collection of English relatives appears, each with their own agenda and demands. Among them stands a cousin who represents more than family obligation. Marriage to her would unlock a substantial fortune, but Brent must decide whether the money justifies binding himself to someone chosen by circumstance rather than choice. His new title brings responsibilities that conflict with his American independence. The relatives press their case while Brent weighs his options. This story appears alongside works by other romance authors in a collection that explores the collision between duty and desire.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: England
Period: 21st-century
672 pages · Trade Paperback · Harlequin