How to Rescue a Rake

the long version

Reject his marriage proposalNathaniel Sherringham has returned to Hawcombe Prior a changed man. Gone is the reckless rake who went out on a limb to propose to Diana Makepiece three years ago. Now Nate's mysterious new wealth has the town's rumor mill spinning. To stir things up (and get Diana's attention), Nate boldly announces his plans to marry "any suitable girl" under the age of 25.Run awayDiana, now 27 and still single, is acutely aware of Nate's return. When her mother suggests a trip to v