Her One and Only Knight by Amanda Seabrook

Lady Mary Cavendish, the youngest daughter of the Duke of Chatfield, was raised to be gentle, refined and dutiful. She has, however, a secret that can never be revealed, for the man who has her heart, is far beneath her rank. Her childhood friendship with Tom grew into an abiding love as they blossomed into adulthood. With her socially conscious mother and stern older brother forbidding this courtship, how far is Mary willing to go for true love? A beautiful lady, a proud family and a man who is torn between love and honour… Tom Conwell, a milliner’s son, has devoted his heart to Mary since he was a child. Witnessing his mother’s illness made him sensitive and attentive to others, and his own trials in the Peninsular War have made him aware of duty and honour. He is in many ways the ideal gentleman: in all ways, except status. This is why to pursue the love of his life, Lady Mary, he has been trying to attain a knighthood and prove his worth. A love that must flourish against all odds… Mary’s mother is determined to betroth her well, having her eyes on a particular suitor, but Mary knows the truth of her heart. On the other hand, Tom wants only what is best for Mary, even if that means he will never be with her; he secretly wishes that he manages to be the one to give her what she deserves though. When there seems to be so little time to achieve all they wish, will Mary and Tom’s love triumph with the help of their friends, or will they be eternally separated? "Her One and Only Knight" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.