Edith Layton

Katherine Corbet abhors injustice -- and is happy to assist the disturbingly

attractive Sir Alasdair St. Erth quash the brazen schemes of a marriage-minded

opportunist. But appearing on the arm of the dark, dashing rogue at London

balls as his _interest_ will never be more than a sham -- no matter how

Katherine's aching heart yearns for more.

_This naive country miss is ideal!_ With Katherine's unsuspecting assistance,

Alasdair can at long last take his revenge on an old, hated enemy -- though it

pains him to use such an innocent in this unscrupulous manner. Worse still is

the longing she inspires within him, a passionate need to taste the sweetness

of her lips. Alasdair knows his vengeful plan could destroy a fragile,

blossoming love. And when he finally releases Katherine from his devil's

bargain, will he truly be able to let her go?