That Scandalous Summer

One Daring Widow In the social whirl of Regency England, Elizabeth Chudderley is at the top of every guest list, the life of every party, and the belle of every ball. But her friends and admirers would be stunned to know the truth: that the merriest widow in London is also the loneliest. Behind the gaiety and smiles lies a secret longingfor something, or someone, to whisk her away. . . . One Reluctant Suitor Raised in scandal, Lord Michael de Grey is convinced that love is a losing gambleand seduction the only game worth playing. But when duty threatens to trump everything he desires, the only way out is marriage to a woman of his brothers choosing. Elizabeth Chudderley is delightful, deliciousand distressingly attractive. With such a captivating opponent, Michael isnt quite sure who is winning the game. How can such passionate players negotiate a marriage of necessity when their hearts have needs of their own?