by Madeline Hunter (Author)
She appeals to his wicked inclinations, but he never expects she might snare his heart . . .a a Suspected of his brother's murder, Lancelot Hemingford, Duke of Aylesbury, was forced to give up his hell-raising habits in London for the anonymity of quiet country living. So, when an opportunity arises to clear his name in exchange for proposing to the niece of a neighbor, he sees no choice but to accept. Plus, seducing the reluctant maiden will be a most intriguing challenge . . .a a As Marianne Radley is dependent on her uncle, she must accept the Duke's marriage proposal at her family's request, despite her belief he is irredeemably wicked. But along with marrying him, she intends to sniff out the duke's unsavory secrets and expose them to the world- a plan that would be flawless were it not for one minor detail-even she, with all her determination, is not immune to the charms of a rakish duke . . .a Praise for Madeline Hunter and Her Novels 'Hunter seamlessly marries seductive wit with smoldering sensuality.'aBooklist a 'Smooth, sexy, and sophisticated.'aKirkus Reviews a 'Hunter . . . masterfully weaves a sensual web.'aPublishers Weekly a 'There are some writers who are born to write . . . Stellar.' Examiner.com a 'Delightful and quite unorthodox.' Smexy Books
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Jove Books
Published: 31 May 2016
ISBN 10: 0515155187
ISBN 13: 9780515155181
Book Overview: She appeals to his wicked inclinations, but he never expects she might snare his heart . . .a
The complexity of the characters and the mesmerizing allure between Lance and Marianne propel the novel forward at a breathless pace, making this one of Hunter's best works to date. --Publishers Weekly
Praise for Madeline Hunter and Her Novels
Hunter seamlessly marries seductive wit with smoldering sensuality. --Booklist
Smooth, sexy, and sophisticated. --Kirkus Reviews
Hunter...masterfully weaves a sensual web. --Publishers Weekly
There are some writers who are born to write...Stellar. --Examiner.com
Delightful and quite unorthodox. --Smexy Books