The Heir
Catherine Coulter
Main Characters: Justin Deverill, Arabella Deverill
When Arabella met Justin, she thought he was her father's illegitimate son. She was shocked to find out that her father had willed everything he owned to Justin, and he wanted her to marry Justin, her cousin.
Upset over her father's death and the contents of the will, she refused to treat the new earl well. Yet, she finally decided to marry him. However, Justin thought she had betrayed him. He treated her badly, and for the first time, her eyes showed fear.
When he finally believed her, he admitted that he loved her. The both of them tried to figure out the comte's motives. When he shot at Justin, Arabella saved him. When she was finally well, the truth was out.