Now or Never. . .
It's the last chance for Cynthia Brightly, the ton's most bewitching
belle. Driven out of London by a secret scandal, she must find a grand
husband at the Redmonds' house party before word of her downfall spreads
all over England. Unfortunately, someone at Pennyroyal Green is already
privy to the whispers of broken engagements and dueling lovers: Miles
Redmond, renowned explorer and--thanks to his brother's
disappearance--heir to the family's enormous fortune.
Miles set his sights on Cynthia once, at a time when the ambitious
beauty thought herself too good for a second son. But now he's heir
apparent, relishing his control. He strikes a bargain with her: he'll
keep Cynthia's steamy secrets and help her find a husband among the
guests--in exchange for a single kiss.
What could be the harm in a simple kiss? Cynthia is about to discover
that it's enough to unleash fierce passion--and that Miles Redmond is
most certainly like no other lover in the world.