The Gentleman's Quest

the long version

Christopher Marchant's mood matches the storm clouds that gather above his mansion. Yet when lightning illuminates a stranded beauty he must do as any gentleman would. Although, once rescued, she must be on her way....But if Hero Ingram leaves empty-handed her uncle will punish her. Christopher is caught off guard by her willful rebellion—and he's sure he's caught a hint of vulnerability in her defiance....As a gentleman he must protect her and make her quest his own. But as a red-blooded male...? She has awoken him from his slumber!