Kipp Llewellyn, the proverbial poor little rich boy, can have whatever he wants, except the one thing he wants most: his father’s love. When the opportunity arises to obtain it, Kipp jumps at the chance, even though it means breaking a date with “Ham,” the man he’s sure he’s falling in love with. However, the opportunity turns out to be an arranged marriage with his father’s biggest competitor. Even worse, Kipp discovers his proposed groom is Hyde Wyndham, the man of his dreams. Having lived in a gilded cage his entire twenty-one years, Kipp refuses to settle for anything less than love and walks away from both his father and his future husband. Hyde didn’t achieve his position in the financial world by taking no for an answer, however, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make Kipp realize he’s wanted for himself, including wooing the young man he intends to marry, prenuptial agreements be damned. He’s certain he’s succeeded, until Kipp learns something that puts an insurmountable barrier between them. Will Hyde be able to overcome Kipp’s doubts, and will Kipp realize that some things are worth the sacrifice?

Two Lips, Indifferent Red

He grinned. “You’re pretty irresistible, you know.”


He reached across and ruffled my hair. “Once I complete my business with Armitage, I’ll make sure we have some time alone.”


“Well, of course!” But I said it in such a way that he’d know I was teasing. He probably didn’t realize I’d never have agreed to marry him—no matter what Sir said, no matter what Granddad said—if I hadn’t cared about him.


“Kipp.” He suddenly sounded very serious. “This is your wedding, too.”


“The catering manager will be available to show you the Rampart Room and the facilities that are part of it.”


“I want you to feel free to make any changes you want. Flowers, food, decorations, the bands.”


“Of course. Webster, the catering manager, suggested having music both generations could enjoy, and it sounded like a good idea.”


Chapter 55