He never thought he'd become a duke, or that the secrets of his past
would cost him his greatest love...
Raphe Matthews hasn't stepped foot in polite circles since a tragedy
left his once-noble family impoverished and in debt. The bare-knuckle
boxer has spent the last fifteen years eking out an existence for
himself and his two sisters. But when a stunning reversal of fortune
lands Raphe the title of Duke of Huntley, he's determined to make a go
of becoming a proper lord, but he'll need a little help, and his
captivating neighbor might be just the woman for the job...
After her sister's scandalous match, Lady Gabriella knows the ton's eyes
are on her. Agreeing to tutor the brutish new duke can only lead to
ruin. Although she tries to control her irresistible attraction to
Raphe, every day she spends with him only deepens her realization that
this may be the one man she cannot do without. And as scandal threatens
to envelop them both, she must decide if she can risk everything for
love with a most unlikely duke.