Three years ago Francie Hampton shocked the ton by jilting Sir Thomas Spencer at their bethrothal ball when she discovered that he kept several lightskirts. How dare Sir Thomas now ask to marry her sister! Gentle Mary should not be married to a proud, tyrannical rake. But Francie protested too much against the man who long ago had won her heart...though not her hand.
How has Pippa Walker succeeded in attaching Garrett Steelman, Marquis of Duval - and notorious rake - as an ardent suitor when so many other young ladies (and their determined mamas) have failed? The ton is all agog! Only Pippa knows the truth: She was compromised by a kiss from the drunken marquis, whose affections clearly lie elsewhere, and he is merely honoring his obligation to ask for her hand. But Pippa has sworn to marry only for love . . .
Only a rogue like Colin Phillips would choose a bride on the basis of a careless wager. And only a rakehell like Colin would then fall in love with his betrothed's grey-eyed sister! Country spinster Rose Lawrence is determined to ignore Colin's knowing, mocking gaze, to resist his darkly handsome smile, and to rebuff his perfect, polished charm. But can she deny her own traitorous heart?
