Rosemary Rogers

Desperate to escape her lecherous stepfather, flame–haired Brianna Quinn seeks refuge with the Duke of Huntley, a childhood friend. But her hopes crumble when she discovers that Edmond, the duke's hot–blooded twin, is masquerading as the duke to thwart an assassination scheme.

With nowhere to turn, Brianna plays into the intrigue as Edmond's fiance... and soon their forced proximity ignites into a burning desire. But when Edmond's enemies threaten Brianna, he must choose between his countrymen and the woman he loves more than life itself...