Bedding the Heiress

When one of her most cherished family heirlooms is stolen by a loathsome rake, and her virtue is nearly compromised as well, Francesca Dunroy devises the perfect plan to put him in his place. 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's 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.

But 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. The ball being held in Francesca's honor is part of her family's determined efforts to get her a match in her second season, as she didn't "take" in her first. Determined to reclaim her stolen family heirloom and put the loathsome rake in his place, Francesca devises the perfect plan - she'll offer him a clandestine kiss, sure to convince him to return what is rightfully hers.

Sadly, in the dark hallways surrounding the ballroom, Francesca makes a terrifying mistake. She seduces the wrong man - none other than Justin Maddox, London's newly titled duke and most eligible bachelor. A defiant Scotsman who disdains London society, Justin 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.

As their unexpected connection deepens, a shocking and dangerous secret from Justin's past resurfaces, forcing the couple to risk tattered reputations and treacherous enemies in order to nurture the true love that has quickly blossomed between them. With their futures and very lives on the line, Francesca and Justin must navigate a treacherous path forward, driven by the intensity of their feelings and the high stakes of their precarious situation.

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