An American heiress wedded for her dowry.

When Victoria fell deeply in love with the Earl of Pembroke, she by no means imagined he’d heartlessly wed, bed, and abandon her in the countryside. After he all of a sudden returns, driven to prove to her he’s a transformed man, she’s not really about to forgive him, trust him, or succumb to his scorching kisses.

A future duke trapped by obligation.

Will has devoted his lifestyle to enraging his loathsome father by creating one scandal after the next. Duty pushes him back again to the wife he resents, but he isn’t prepared for the organic desire she makes him feel. Seducing her will hardly be a tedious job. Guarding his center, however, is usually another matter completely.

A married relationship of convenience no more.

What starts in deception and necessity turns into an attraction neither may deny. Can their newfound enthusiasm keep them jointly permanently, or will the reality tear them aside?

Contains mature themes.