As a young, penniless gentleman, Maxwell Harwick knew he had little to
offer Juliet White--the most beautiful debutante of the season--except
his love, and one thoroughly scandalous kiss. But when they were
discovered in a compromising position, a nearly ruined Juliet fled into
the arms of a rich, older lord... taking Max's heart with her.
Now a widow, Lady Juliet Granworth intends to use the fortune she
inherited from her odious husband to build a new life in London. Five
years have passed, but she's never forgotten Max... or his soul-searing
kiss. Yet it's clear the newly-minted Marquess of Thayne has not
forgiven her--after all, the infuriating man can barely stand the sight
of her. But Juliet has endured far too much to give up without a fight
and if it's a battle of wills he wants, it's a battle he'll get.
He hates her for breaking his heart. She detests him for destroying her
future. But beneath all the loathing simmers an intoxicating passion
that neither can ignore... and the harder they resist, the harder they
will inevitably fall.