Left for dead on the battlefield, Jack, Lord Leete, is rescued by an enemy French officer and his beautiful wife. Now back in England, he rebuffs the glittering ballrooms and the ton's matchmaking efforts. He has no desire for a silly, simpering young wife.

Practical and pragmatic, Harriet Farnum has always enjoyed crossing verbal swords with Jack, a childhood friend. But she knows the handsome, dashing lord would never fall for a plain, outspoken hoyden.

Then Jack asks her for help when he learns the French officer that saved him has become a prisoner of war. Harriet agrees—if she can't win his heart, she can at least win his regard.

But as the pair sink deeper into intrigue and uncover a dangerous French plot, Jack discovers it will take true love to conquer all.

DANGEROUS LIAISONS SERIES, in order

A Diamond in the Rough

Sweeter Than Sin

Devil May Care

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