My Dearest Duke by Collette Cameron

Formerly titled Loved by the Lyon.

Why would a future duke need a professional matchmaker?

When future duke Kingston Barclay finds himself in dire financial straits, he’s left with little choice but to seek a marriage of convenience. Nearly bankrupt, and with siblings to support, he must act fast and seeks out a notorious matchmaker and social club owner. His determination wavers when Kingston unexpectedly encounters Vanessa there. Despite her beauty, his immediate attraction, and the undeniable temptation to make her his, she’s the last person he should marry. Vanessa doesn’t know it, but Kingston caused her brother’s untimely death.

Fiercely independent heiress Vanessa Becket has had her fill of men and their machinations. Fortune hunters and a scheming stepbrother have made her wary. However, with her reputation and well-being in jeopardy, she sees an irresistible opportunity when her path collides with Kingston Barclay, her brother’s brooding, but devilishly handsome best friend. A temporary marriage would provide a beneficial solution for them both if Vanessa manages not to fall in love with the future duke, that is.

Though Kingston and Vanessa entered the union with reservations, with each passing day, their bond deepens. As secrets unfold and true feelings emerge, they must decide: is their marriage just one of convenience? Or could it be the road to their own happy ever after?