“I’m aware.”

His sister was marrying the love of her life...or so she said. They’d chosen Valentine’s Day as their wedding day, which was just a little too cutesy for him, but she hadn’t asked his opinion.

Nigel had met his soon-to-be brother-in-law a handful of times when he’d gone home and the guy seemed like he’d fit into the Townshend family perfectly. But Nigel was in no hurry to bring home a woman. It would take someone special to get him ready to introduce her to the rest of the clan.

An image of Roslyn flashed through his mind.

No. Hell, no. First of all, when he brought a date, they wouldn’t expect her to be someone from the office. Second, he couldn’t bring Roslyn because...well...

Why not? She would actually be the perfect candidate. She was poised, she could definitely hold her own and there was nobody else he’d want on his arm.

Nigel couldn’t prevent the smile that spread across his face. His family would have no way of knowing Roslyn was from the office. If she came as his plus one, it would give him another opportunity to get to know her on a deeper level. He wasn’t ready for that commitment his grandmother was after, but spending more time with Roslyn would give him more insight to her. A fake relationship for the sake of his family wouldn’t hurt anything, right?

After that, he could explain they broke things off and nobody would have to know.

is, if Roslyn went along

a tie,” Dame Claire scolded. “I know you

with his proposal. “I promise

“Nothing embarrasses me, but I do have standards. I expect you and your date to be here no

there,”

be here,” she

said so. He told her to give everyone his love before he disconnected the

at the phone another second and finally shot off a text before he could think

against a persnickety, hardheaded old grandmother called

me at the office

hit Send, then quickly added

I need a favor.

town, but he didn’t think so. Roselyn worked hard and seemed to put her career above socializing. He didn’t want to discuss his family’s drama

her undressed. He’d meant what he’d said when he told her that he respected her and planned to

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