A duchess awaiting trial for her
vile husband’s murder is the most delicious gossip the ton
has heard in years. But for Kate Townsende, the woman in
question, it could be a matter of life and death. And when a
shrewd and handsome nobleman offers to publish her side of
the story while arranging for a barrister to take her case,
she’s tempted by much more than the chance to defend herself…
James Bancroft, Viscount Medford, tells himself he’s only
interested in a bestselling pamphlet, but Kate’s stubborn
determination is captivating. Could the accused widow be
telling the truth? At first, James isn’t sure of anything
besides his growing desire for her—but before long he’s
willing to risk much more than his reputation to make the
infamous beauty his wife…