One Whisper Away

the long version

Lady Cecily Francis is resigned to become the wife of Lord Drury, the man she suspects her sister is pining for. But upon her first scandalous encounter with the exotic Earl of Augustine - the American whom everyone is whispering about - Cecily is intrigued by the possibility of a more exciting life. If only she could contrive some way to marry the unconventional earl instead... Around town he's known as Earl Savage. Although he inherited his title legitimately and with it, responsibility for his three half sisters - Augustine is half American and half Iroquois. He can't wait to settle his father's estate marry his sisters off, and return to his native soil. Until charming Lady Cecily has him considering a prolonged stay in England...