A Most Disagreeable Marriage | A. B

Having watched her parent's marriage crumble before her eyes, Anne Grey, heiress of the Late Henry Grey, Duke of Nottingham, postponed her debut for as long as she possibly could. Now 22, Anne must find a husband or risk her inheritance falling into her half older brother's hands. She isn't looking for love, no. she is merely looking for someone to marry.

Anthony Bridgerton, 9th Viscount Bridgerton is bombarded by relentless match-making mothers and their doe-eyed daughters, all hopeful that their daughters would charm their way into the Viscount's side at the altar. Anthony isn't looking for love, he just hopes to find a way to end their relentless persuit.

Upon meeting each other, the two clash almost immediately and both make sure to avoid the other in the future.

But when Anthony saves Anne from a compromising situation one night, an agreement is made. The two would marry for the sake of appearances. Anne's brother wouldn't inherit the fortune and Anthony's days of being chased by ambitious mothers would end. Anthony would be allowed to have his affairs in secret as long as he doesn't sully Anne's image, in return, Anne must give her husband at least two kids, and regardless of gender, those kids would inherit the Grey Family and Bridgerton family fortune.

Anne goes into the marriage with her goals set, go through the motions carefully and effortlessly, and for the first part, it works.

Until one night changed everything.