The Braddock blood ran fierce and true in Peter Braddock. Yet his scandalous past kept the youngest Braddock sibling from feeling he really belonged in the elite society his family ruled. Perhaps that's what made him defend shy, awkward Theadosia Berenson – the ugly duckling debutante – and landed him in trouble that led to a marriage proposal!

Thea knew Peter felt honor-bound to propose. But the perpetual wallflower couldn't say no to the man who stirred her secret fantasies. Though she tried to hide her tender feelings, one kiss revealed a shocking desire between them. Would the spark ignite a fire – and lead two lonely hearts home?

Part 3 of the Kekkon Kirai no Sankyoudai series (結婚嫌いの三兄弟; The Three Marriage-Hating Brothers).