By Kelli Daymor

List of things to do:

   1.Drink brandy

   2.Visit cemetery

   3.Drink more brandy

   4.End miserable existence


Steven Newell, The Duke of Pemberton, has had a devastating year. But he is steadfast in his plan and refuses to let even unexpected guests get in his way of accomplishing number four on his list – that is, until he sees a beautiful stranger who alters the course of his hopelessness with one kiss.


Lady Lila Carlisle is travelling with her new guardians after a tumultuous event of her own. Looking for some peace and quiet before her debut season in London, she instead finds herself in the strong, desperate arms of a broken-hearted Duke. With passion occupying her every thought, she is ready to abandon all propriety in the name of lust. But in giving herself to Steven, she risks the biggest loss of all – her heart.

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