Marquess of Rotherham, the Blond Adonis

Alexander Hugh Fitzallen, the Marquess of Rotherham, is the first friend Lady Marleigh makes in England. Visiting from northern Yorkshire, he is looking for some semblance of open spaces while in London.

After days of shopping with Aunt Serena, Marleigh needed some time in the fresh air. But where can you find such a thing in London? On top of a horse in Hyde Park, of course.

 

Marleigh left early, needing a good run to clear the cobwebs. For the borrowed horse, Jake, it was the race, the exercise, the sheer thrill of speed. When Marleigh nearly runs down a passing horse and rider, she veers Jack back to the large field for a long run.

 

That same rider in the near collision is Lord Rotherham. When he spies the same reckless horsewoman on the ground, it is a natural conclusion that she has fallen. As Rotherham checks for injuries, Lady Marleigh opens her eyes. Her vision is of the most strikingly beautiful blond Adonis. The intrigue begins.