Shardless (Tempris #1)

-A letter from Lord Aris Thorne to his stepdaughter, Aimee Bryer

Dearest Aimee,

I hope this letter finds you well. Alas, I was very disappointed to hear of your lack of progress with the young Lord Emrys. A girl with your charms should have no problem seducing a young man—especially one with the Duke-to-be’s “reputation.” You will have to try harder if you’re to become the future Duchess of Ghislain. I should not have to remind you of the political sway his family carries at court or how it would benefit our household to secure such an auspicious and enduring alliance.

Also, your mother is pregnant again. She has been put on bedrest in the hopes of avoiding another miscarriage. I can only hope that this pregnancy will not prove to be as much of a disappointment as the others. She anxiously awaits your return.