It is Love

Money may not be able to buy you love but without it an Earldom is anempty title as black sheep of the family, Michael Belmont, coulddiscover to his cost. Heir to a huge country estate, filled withantiques and the finest furniture, Michael? s gambling debts anddissolute lifestyle result in a desperate quarrel with his father, who threatens to disinherit him. When his father dies suddenly, Michaelhas sunk so low that he does not even have enough money for his farehome. With his allowance gambled and his fine clothes pawned Michaelis a man in despair. But all that changes when he meets the beautiful Lady Verna, who is seeking a chauffeur to drive her car home to England. Not knowing that her willing volunteer is actually an Earl, they strike up an unlikely friendship and before the journey ends hehas fallen under her spell. Captivated by her independent spirit andpositive outlook Michael knows that their love will reform him, andsuddenly there is brilliant new hope in his life. All he has to do iswin the trust of her father, wealthy Lord Challoner, and convince himof his suitability as a husband ? but the shadow of the late Earl? sthreat looms large. With so much uncertainly the only thing they canbe sure of is their love. As Michael tries to turn his life around and win the hand of the woman he adores can Lady Verna convince herfather that love is enough to live on? Meanwhile Michael? s cunningyounger brother, Anthony, has his eye on the estate. Their father? sfavourite, he may not carry the title but he is determined to takeeverything else from his brother including the bride.