Noble Pursuits- Her Honorable Viscount

She defies convention. He thrives on rules. Can love bridge the divide?Lord Mandrake treasures order, precision, and tranquility. A perfect night is a book by the fireside, and the moment he meets Lady Dot, he knows she is meant to join him. Falling for her is simple, but winning her hand proves anything but. Why does she hold him at arm's length, even as sparks fly between them?Lady Dot lives for her calling. Though unconventional, her work as a midwife fulfills her soul-even as it threatens her place in society. Embracing love with Edward would mean the end of her independence and the life she's worked so hard to build.When a scheming gossip uncovers Dot's secret and demands her silence at a steep cost, she has nowhere to turn but to Edward. Together, they must outmaneuver a villainess bent on ruining Dot and discover if love is enough to overcome scandal and sacrifice.