Never Meant to Be Together... But Unable to Stay Apart
The Baron:
Nicholas Vaughn, Baron of the Cinque Ports, has wealth, power, and the king's respect. All he lacks is a wife. Expected to marry a noblewoman, Nicholas has never found a lady who captures his heart. But when a beautiful commoner causes chaos on his wharf, he demands she repay her debt by becoming his personal clothier.
The Spinster:
With both parents dead, Muriel Draper struggles to support herself and her brother. A skilled spinner of fine wool, she is forbidden by the Clothmakers' Guild from taking over her father's business. Forced to work for the handsome baron, she soon finds herself caught between a world of privilege and one of poverty.
As forbidden love blossoms, trouble on the docks puts Muriel's life in danger. Nicholas must choose between the expectations of his station and the woman who has stolen his heart.
A Baron Bound by Duty. A Spinster Who Dares to Dream. A Love That Defies Society.