A gifted artist, Alexandra Chilton is far more passionate about painting and intellectual pursuits than the shackles of marriage. Until she meets the most notorious rake in London, the Earl of Branford, who seems determined to win her favors by any means.

Bored and restless, Branford has accepted a wager: seduce Miss Alexandra Chilton. Unaware that Alexandra is an Innocent—and that he's being used as a pawn in a nefarious game—Branford is surprised when Alexandra challenges both his intellect and jaded heart.

Passion flares, scandal threatens, and suddenly it's no longer a game, as a cunning enemy seeks to destroy their blossoming love.

INTREPID HEROINES SERIES, in order

Code of Honor

The Hired Hero

A Stroke of Luck

Pistols at Dawn

SCANDALOUS SECRETS SERIES, in order

The Banished Bride

Lady of Letters

The Major's Mistake

LESSONS IN LOVE, in series order

The Defiant Governess

Second Chances

The Storybook Hero