Florence Ellsworth reluctantly lives in the shadow of her family's notoriety. Mortified that her widower father is on the hunt for his fourth wife, she accepts an engagement to a staid clergyman in the desperate hope for propriety. But she's unprepared when her sire's newly hired attorney proves to be young, sincere, and handsome. Robert Fairchild feels a bit awkward in society. Aware of how his modest background is perceived, the humble lawyer is surprised by his longings when he gains the confidence of his client's lovely daughter. But with her already betrothed to another, he dares not be dishonorable by confessing his interest and losing her respect. Disturbed by her growing feelings for the charming solicitor, Florence works all the harder to find the appeal in her sober intended husband. Meanwhile Fairchild is inadvertently pulled into a lady's schemes and fears any chance with the object of his affection has been forever lost. Will they find a way out of their tender traps to capture happily ever after? is the delightful first book in The Ellsworth Assortment clean Regency romance series. If you like sparkling personalities, witty dialogue, and endearing couples, then you'll adore Christina Dudley's swoonworthy novel.