This is a steamy historical romance short story (word count 5,567).

Annabelle despite the insistence of her parents is reluctant to commit herself to an advantageous marriage to Lord Michael Clifford, who she finds initially to be far too serious and proud for her liking!
However, as she gets to know Michael better, she soon begins to have a change of heart which leaves her wondering whether she has been too quick to judge him.
Could there be a passionate and caring person beneath his calm and polished exterior after all?!