{"product_id":"a-presumptuous-hope-9782494930315","title":"A Presumptuous Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe never wanted marriage. He never planned to fall in love. But fate had other plans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristine Grey has built a quiet, content life in the Lincolnshire countryside, free from society's expectations and meddling matchmakers. She much prefers the company of her animals to the exhausting demands of marriage. But when a scandal forces her into an unwanted union with Sir Alexander Thorne, she must face an uncertain future as a wife to a man she never wished to wed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Alexander has no intention of marrying-at least not yet. Recently knighted and determined to restore his long-neglected estate, he has far more pressing concerns than romance. But after one fateful moment places Christine's reputation in jeopardy, he has no choice but to do the honorable thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBound by duty yet drawn together by an undeniable connection, Christine and Alexander find themselves caught in a battle between resistance and desire. Can two reluctant hearts learn to trust each other, or will fear and pride keep them apart forever?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartwarming, closed-door Regency romance filled with slow-burn tension, witty banter, and the irresistible pull of an unexpected love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Millefeuille Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9782494930315\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.61d","brand":"Jennie Goutet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034360836277,"sku":"9782494930315","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e4743130-863a-4c23-b5d4-5e5b35d8302a.jpg?v=1763593832","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-presumptuous-hope-9782494930315","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}