Lord James and His Bride (The Duke's Brothers, #1)

by Fiona Miers

“And who may I inquire is the beautiful lady who deems me a hero instead of a highly inappropriate undressed man?” James asked. Her cheeks coloured even more as she chuckled and lowered her gaze momentarily. “My name is Miss Abigail Roth. And by what name does the heroic man who rescued my mother go by?” The corners of James’s mouth curled up as he chuckled, unable to tear his eyes away from Miss Roth. “James Melton, younger brother to the Duke of Waign.” “You are a lord, and here I am, a simple miss addressing you inappropriately,” Abigail apologised, and wincing as if embarrassed. “There is no need to apologise. I am only a man. There is no need for such formalities.” Abigail’s brow furrowed and she shook her head. “My mother would certainly not approve of that, but of course, I would not wish to insult you.” He shot a glance at the mother in question, who was fussing over herself in the chair and ignoring his conversation with her daughter. “We would not want that, Abigail,” James said, a wider grin forming on his lips. It was very forward of him, using her first name that way, but he couldn’t seem to help himself. A moment passed between them, as though they were the only two people in the world. The water rose and dipped around them, and it was only when Miss Roth’s mother called out that she broke their stare.

Ew. What