An Improbable Scheme (Courting the Unconventional Book 1)

by Laura Beers

“Aunt Margaret adores Lady Elsbeth. Do try to remember that.” “Aunt Margaret has always been a poor judge of character.” “And yet she likes you,” Eugenie shot back, her lips curling in a wry smile.

I do not wish for her to be influenced by you.” Her spine stiffened. “My influence?” He waved a hand dismissively in her direction. “Yes, everything about you—the way you speak, the way you carry yourself—is the opposite of how I would wish Eugenie to behave.” And she was back to loathing him.