Bedding the Heiress

Francesca Dunroy devises the perfect plan to put a loathsome rake in his place when he steals one of her most cherished family heirlooms and nearly her virtue as well. At a ball being held in her honor - her family is determined to get her a match in her second season, as she didn't "take" in her first - she'll offer him a clandestine kiss sure to convince him to return what is rightfully hers.

However, in the dark hallways surrounding the ballroom, Francesca makes a terrifying mistake. She seduces the wrong man! The recipient of Francesca's caresses is none other than Justin Maddox, London's newly titled duke and most eligible bachelor. A defiant Scotsman who disdains London society, he has sworn to steer clear of the ladies of the ton, but he can't escape the memory of Francesca urgently pressing her lips upon his... and neither can she.

When a shocking and dangerous secret from Justin's past resurfaces, the couple will have to risk tattered reputations and treacherous enemies to nurture what has quickly become true love. Justin is a Scotsman who disdains London society and has sworn to steer clear of the ladies of the ton, but he finds himself unable to forget the memory of Francesca's urgent kiss. Likewise, Francesca cannot shake the recollection of her passionate encounter with the newly titled Duke of London, the most eligible bachelor.

As their forbidden attraction blossoms, they must confront a perilous secret from Justin's past that threatens to tear them apart. Willing to risk everything, Francesca and Justin must navigate the treacherous waters of London's elite circles, determined to protect their newfound love from those who would seek to destroy it.

In the midst of this high-stakes drama, the question remains: will Francesca and Justin's passion be strong enough to overcome the challenges they face, or will the weight of their secrets and the machinations of their enemies prove too much to bear? The fate of their love hangs in the balance as they fight to nurture the connection that has taken them both by surprise.

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