It was considered a social triumph for the houses of Neven and Grey to finally be joined. Lord Samuel Neven's dalliances were considered to be norm by most standards. A man couldn't possibly be expected to contain his masculine impulses at all times. Aside from the lack of children, Erica's marriage had met all expectations... except for her own.

Erica desperately wants something more than a "good match," which was foolish for a woman in her station to expect. What she doesn't realize is that her husband feels the same...

This short historical romance novelette is approximately 11,400 words.