When Steel Hearts Bend (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798378858002)

Lord Albert Courtworth became the Earl of Wulton far earlier than anyone had expected. Before his father died, he had a plan. It was a long, complicated plan that wasn't likely to succeed, but it was still a plan. Now, however, it seems like his hope to marry his long time love, a commoner, will never come to fruition. That is, until some meddling society mothers present an opportunity that may lead to the exact future he's been working towards all these years.

Elena Saddiler has loved Albert since she was seventeen. She's always known that the chances of them having a 'happily ever after' were slim even with Albert's plan in motion. With his father's sudden death, Elena's small hope of a life together began to fade completely until Albert told her about the game.

A game...a game that could give them their desired destiny. An opportunity for Albert and his six closest friends to find love from a mix of forty-two specially chosen ladies from the kingdom. It's easy to get Elena an invitation. All they need to do now is play the game until Albert is able to make his choice. However, Albert's friends start up a game of their own. A game of secrets. Now, Albert must find a way to win both games while keeping Elena a secret from those closest to him. The other men who are titled, charming, handsome, and are also there looking for a bride. Can Albert handle the pressure? Will Elena be able to resist their charms? Let the games begin.