Cecilie Rothwell, only daughter of the Count and Countess of Rothwell, enters her first season with a purpose. With no male heir, the Rothwell name would perish—unless she weds a man willing to bear it.
Cecilie Avery and Dean Thomas have always been best friends — late nights, inside jokes, and a loyalty that’s never wavered. She used to love him once, but that was years ago. She’s over it. Totally. But when Dean’s single again, old feelings resurface between sketchbooks, soft smiles, and “just friends” excuses. It’s not love… probably.