SummaryWhen a newly titled earl develops an unexpected passion
for his beautiful ward, he wagers he can seduce her into
accepting his proposal of marriage—a wager she's just
as determined he won't win.
A strikingly handsome aristocrat with a wicked reputation,
Marcus Pierce inherits guardianship of spirited Arabella
Loring and her two younger sisters—and immediately
declares his intention to marry them off. Instead,
enchantingly defiant Arabella sparks something rebellious
and deeply erotic in Marcus. After matching both wits and
swords with her, the possessive nobleman concludes this
beautiful foe must be his.
Having sworn off marriage and men, Arabella wishes to be
left alone to run her finishing school for young ladies. To
that end, she boldly accepts Marcus's intimate challenge: if
he can woo and win her in a fortnight, she belongs in his
bed as his wife. However, if she can resist his considerable
charms, the Loring sisters will be granted their
independence. Thus a tantalizing game of seduction and
pleasure begins, where the cherished prize could be their
very hearts....
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