The Belle and the Blacksmith

A marriage of convenience. A dangerous game. A love worth fighting for.

When Minnie Draper’s father offers her hand in marriage to settle his debts, the sharp-minded shipping heiress faces a future she never chose. Enter Tommy Ward, the football club’s resident prankster, who boldly claims Minnie is already promised to him to protect her from a loveless match.
Their hastily arranged marriage of convenience is meant to be temporary, but danger has other ideas. As they work together to expose a criminal network, playful banter turns into heated glances, and pretend vows spark into something real.

In a world of ruthless wagers and hidden crimes, can a lighthearted footballer and a determined heiress turn a desperate bluff into a love worth fighting for?