In USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret's latest romance, a young lady engages in a steamy flirtation with a bespectacled, studious duke while on holiday, only to return with more than just memories...

After being jilted, Margaret Stredwick has sworn off men and marriage. What she needs is a holiday. But a detour along the way takes a surprising turn that leads Meg to him. And soon she starts to wonder if she should indulge in one grand flirtation before she's firmly on the shelf.

The instant Lucien Ambrose, Duke of Merleton, finds a strange woman touring the halls of his ancient estate, he knows the minx is up to something. So, when a family heirloom is stolen, it's clear who the culprit is. She may tempt him beyond reason, but he isn't about to let her get away, even if he has to chase her across the continent.

Meg never imagined that anyone would mistake her for a notorious thief, known for seducing men to distraction. It's the most thrilling thing ever! She eagerly plays along. . . until she finds herself falling in love with a man who has no idea who she really is. And by the time she returns to her ordinary life, she discovers that her grand flirtation won't be a secret for long. Apparently, she brought home an unexpected souvenir...

About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret writes fun and steamy Regency historical romances. She lives in the Midwest where she coaxes words out of giant mugs of tea and attempts to jot them down before they can escape.

Reviews
"Tantalizing...Lorret's sparkling characters, including Meg's delightfully flirtatious older aunts and an intellectual duke comically devoid of common sense, light up the pages of this un-put-downable tale. Historical romance fans will be captivated by Lucien and Meg's cat-and-mouse romance." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Viv Lorret is up there with Sarah MacLean and Lisa Kleypas on my historical auto-buy list!" - Lauren Layne, USA Today bestselling author "This is the author you've been waiting for!" - Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author "The perfect blend of deep emotion, compelling characters and the sort of romance that goes straight to the reader's heart." - Sophie Barnes, author of The Duke of Her Desire "Will charm Lorret's fans thoroughly, combining classic Regency tropes and storytelling with contemporary sensibilities...A compelling marriage-of-convenience story in a beloved series." - Kirkus Reviews on How to Steal a Scoundrel's Heart "Lorret has created a delicious world filled with complex, charming characters. A touch of passion and some comic relief make this a well-blended novel that includes an alluring setup for the next in the series." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Wrong Marquess "Readers who swoon over "fated to be together" romances will love it..." - Library Journal



Book Information
ISBN 9780063143081
Author Vivienne Lorret
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Avon Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 188g
Dimensions(mm) 168mm * 106mm * 24mm