Mills & Boon presents the Betty Neels collection. Timeless tales of heart-warming romance by one of the world's best-loved romance authors.

Marriage on his mind?

Kate Crosby was determined to be independent. Her dreams were of owning her own catering business, not of marriage and babies! For now, she was happy enough putting her skills into practice as a housekeeper.

She certainly wasn't looking for a husband...until Mr James Tait–Bouverie came to visit. He was irresistibly charming and firmly believed that love couldn't wait!

James challenged all Kate's plans for the future. He challenged her to love him, to marry him. What if Kate said yes?