A GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE The young Richard Veryan was heartbroken – and bitter – after unrivalled beauty and childhood friend Christabel Tallis jilted him three weeks before their wedding. Six years later, and toughened by adventure overseas, Richard – now a lord – is very much his own man. But when he and Christabel meet once again, dangerous temptation hangs in the air. Richard sees his chance to teach Christabel a lesson. He'll prove to her that he can still command her body, mind and soul – then he'll be the one to walk away...