Two strangers. One escape plan. A love neither expected. Heiress Penelope Middleton has sixty days to find a titled husband—or face a loveless arranged marriage. Independent, fiery, and wealthy beyond imagination, she’s determined to choose her own fate… and her own groom. But when her godfather summons her to London with the promise of a suitor, Penelope suspects yet another unwanted match with a dusty old nobleman. Meanwhile, Errol Soames, the newly minted, and newly impoverished, Duke of Wembley, is desperate to save his crumbling estate. His uncle’s solution? Marry a wealthy heiress. But Errol dreams of love, not a business arrangement. When fate throws Penelope and Errol together, sparks fly and a daring idea takes root: elope to Gretna Green and save them both from unwanted futures. But what begins as a marriage of convenience blossoms into something far deeper... until danger strikes. Kidnappings, mistaken identities, and meddling guardians threaten to tear them apart. But in a world where appearances deceive and love is a risky wager, will their impulsive union prove to be the greatest gamble—or the grandest romance—of all? Perfect for fans of swoon-worthy dukes, spirited heroines, and Regency tales of love, laughter, and adventure.