Horatia Sheridan has been hopelessly in love with Lucien, her brotheŕs best friend, ever since he rescued her from the broken remains of her parentś wrecked carriage. His reputation as Londońs most notorious rakehell doesńt frighten her, for under his veneer of cool authority she has glimpsed a man whose wicked desires inspire her own. Lucien, Marquess of Rochester, has deliberately nurtured a reputation for debauchery that makes every matchmaking mother of the ton quake with fear. His one secret: he is torn between soul-ripping lust for Horatia, and the loyalty he owes her brother. That loyalty is put to the test when an old enemy of the League threatens Horatiás life. With Christmas drawing near, he sweeps her away to his country estate, where he cańt resist granting her one wish́to share his bed and his heart. But sinister forces are lurking, awaiting the perfect moment to exact their revenge by destroying not only whatever happiness Lucien might find in Horatiás arms, but the lives of those they love. Warning: This book contains an intelligent lady who is determined to seduce her brotheŕs friend, a brooding rake whose toy of choice in bed is a little bit of bondage with a piece of red silk, a loyal band of merry rogues and a Christmas love so scorching yoúll need fresh snow to extinguish it.
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