To Ruin the Duke - Couverture souple

Mullins, Debra

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0061577855 ISBN 13 : 9780061577857

Editeur : Avon, 2009

Synopsis

Thornton Matherton, ninth Duke of Wyldehaven - Wylde to his friends - comes from bad blood; he is determined to marry a woman of impeccable background and placid temperament. But when he returns from a secret trip abroad, he finds that his plan may not be so easy to achieve. Someone has spent the past few months pretending to be him, and ruining his reputation in the process. Desperate to hunt the imposter down, Wylde turns to an unlikely source for help.Miranda Fontaine has no patience for the nobility. She and her mother were abandoned by her aristocratic father, and now her friend's child has been left fatherless by an uncaring duke. Enraged, Miranda tracks down the Duke of Wyldehaven and demands he do the right thing. His reponse is startling - and unbelievable. But Miranda is willing to play along with this 'imposter' story if it means getting help for the child. She just has to make sure that she doesn't make the mistake of trusting Wylde...because this time, she's the one with everything to lose.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A disreputable duke

All of London is abuzz with the shocking exploits of Thornton Matherton, Duke of Wyldehaven, a man as sinful and wild as his name. He plays fast and loose with money, drink, and women. Or does he? An impostor has tarnished Thornton's good name, and the real duke will not rest until he has proven his virtue.

A righteous lady

Abandoned by her aristocratic father when she was a child, Miranda Fontaine despises the nobility. Despite her distrust, she visits the Duke of Wyldehaven on an urgent mission. Determined to keep a deathbed promise, Miranda will do whatever it takes to pin down the notorious duke . . . even if it means seducing him herself.

Passion's ruin

Desperate to escape the web of deceit and clear his name, Thomas cannot bear the distraction of Miranda's supple skin and alluring eyes. Her beauty will be his undoing . . . and her bed will be the site of his most wicked ruin . . .

Biographie de l'auteur :

Debra Mullins is the author of several historical romances for Avon Books. Her work has been nominated for the Golden Heart and RITA® Awards from Romance Writers of America and the Holt Medallion from Virginia Romance Writers. In 2003, she won the Golden Leaf Award from NJ Romance Writers for her book A Necessary Bride. A native of the east coast, she now lives in California.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Avon
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061577855
• ISBN 13: 9780061577857
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 384