Finding the Black Orchid (Brides of Scandal, #3)

When Jessalyn Hunter finds herself ruined, both socially and financially, she is forced to accept the help of her brother's best friend -- a man she's loved since childhood.

Haunted by a tragic past, Ethan has spent his life evading emotional attachments. However, when his dying friend asks him to marry Jessalyn, he reluctantly agrees, fearing the weight of responsibility that comes with it.

In a marriage born out of necessity, Jessalyn and Ethan embark on a journey where unexpected feeling...