Benedict, the Duke of Griffin, needs to find both of his sisters a husband. Worried about their well being after rumours begin swirling about his various misdeeds, he does not want to be responsible for their romantic demise, and far worse, his own. But when the search for potential suitors leads him directly to a woman who surprises him like never before, Benedict thinks it might be high time he got married as well...Esmeralda Swift's destiny was decided long ago, and her dowry now consists living in the same house that once promised her esteem as a Lady. However, that all changes when Benedict, the Duke of Griffin, is bent on seducing her at every turn. Esmeralda should resist...why on earth would a Duke want to be with a woman like her? But as stolen kisses turn to scorching passion, Esmeralda finds herself wanting to give into desire, and to love...

Author Biography

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Amelia Grey read her first romance book when she was thirteen and she's been a devoted reader of love stories ever since. Her awards include the Booksellers Best, Aspen Gold, and the Golden Quill. Writing as Gloria Dale Skinner, she won the coveted Romantic Times Award for Love and Laughter and the prestigious Maggie Award. Her books have sold to many countries in Europe, Indonesia, Turkey, Russia, and most recently to Japan. Several of her books have also been featured in Doubleday and Rhapsody Book Clubs. Amelia is the author of more than two dozen books. She's been happily married to her high school sweetheart for over thirty-five years and she lives on the beautiful gulf coast of Northwest Florida. Her first book with St. Martin's was The Duke in My Bed.