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When Captain Christian Allardyce, 6th Marquess of Dearne, returns from fighting for the crown, he discovers that Lady Letitia Randall, the woman he gave his heart to years earlier, needs his help to vindicate her brother's name. Despite believing that he abandoned her in a time of crisis, Letitia is driven to use her wit and charm to achieve justice—even if it means seducing her ex‑lover. As they navigate intrigue, old wounds, and newfound desire, Christian and Letitia find themselves drawn into a battle of pleasure and revenge that will push both beyond the edge of desire.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Stephanie Laurens
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