London's most notorious rogue - decadent, depraved, forbidden...
The ladies of the ton won't stop whispering about deliciously wicked Jack Dodger - once a thieving street urchin, now the wealthy owner of London's most exclusive gentleman's club. There's no pleasure he hasn't enjoyed, no debauchery the handsome scoundrel won't provide for the lords who flock to his house of carnal intrigue.
London's most virtuous lady - honorable, uncorrupted, and all too human...
Olivia, Duchess of Lovingdon, would never associate with such a rogue. So when Jack is named sole heir to the duke's personal possessions, the beautiful, well-bred lady is outraged. Now, Olivia is forced to share her beloved home with this despicable man.
Caught between the devil and desire...
But Olivia's icy disdain is no match for Jack's dangerous charm. His touch awakens desire. His kiss demands surrender. She will struggle to bar Jack from her heart . . . but her body, coveting divine release, will not let her bar him from her bed.
Really interesting read for Lorraine Heath. London, 1850 or so.
A slower start for my opinion, but a hero you had to love. Definately a twist at the end, not unexpected, but I just hoped for a different turn - the ramifications of which were just to "weird".
That being said, the characters developed nicely and the relationship was good. Not my favorite book from one of my favorite authors, but worth a quick read.