James, the Earl of Parnell, has four days to seduce London's most popular widow into becoming his wife-or else she'll marry another man. But his bride has a most titillating secret.one she'll share as soon as she conquers her temptation for the man she was never supposed to marry! But will wedding bells ring after the guests get their just desserts?Īlfred Knight will do anything to avoid a scandal-even marry a woman he barely knows. Now they're together again-at a scandalous dinner party where debauchery is the menu's main course. Laurent Dare, Duke of Darke, dreamed of making Lady Fiona his bride. But things go too far when Keefe engages Laura in an artful game of seduction-a game that can have only one winner. Laura Haver will stop at nothing to find out who killed her brother-even if it means posing as the wife of notorious rogue Keefe Leighton, the Earl of Hamilton. But of course, all rules are made to be broken. Most important, Devon must vow to neverever delve into Pamela's background, or her appearance, lest he discover the truth behind the deepest secrets of her heart. She must be allowed to choose a suitable orphan at her own discretion. Devon at all times must behave with propriety, an unlikely accomplishment that would delight the ton and completely astonish Pamela herself. Finally, he must obtain a guarantee that his orphan and the governess will better his character and reputation without unduly disturbing his life-love life or otherwise.Īs a condition of accepting the governess position, Miss Pamela Lockhart of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses has a few rules of her own. Next, he will see to adopting a properly grateful orphan, which will surely lend him a patina of respectability. Choose a bride from this year's debutantes.ĭevon Mathewes, earl of Kerrich, has a plan that is sure to restore him to the Queen's favor.First, he must hire a sensible, unattractive governess.
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