The looming bankruptcy of Ivy's family adds urgency and high stakes to the marriage arrangements. About the Author

The story follows , who has been raised by his uncle, the Count of Edinburgh, after being orphaned as an infant. As the Count’s universal heir, Jasper is pressured to secure the family legacy by finding a suitable wife. To satisfy his uncle’s demands, Jasper enters into a betrothal with the eldest daughter of a baron.

Ivy's younger sister and Jasper's original fiancée. Ivy initially attempts to help Jasper grow closer to Queenie, inadvertently putting her own heart at risk. Core Themes

However, complications arise when Jasper finds himself unexpectedly drawn to his fiancée's younger sister, . Key Characters

A central conflict where characters must choose between societal expectations/family loyalty and personal happiness.