When 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.
The Courtship Wars #1
Ballantine Books
February 2008
On Sale: January 29, 2008
Featuring: Marcus Pierce; Arabella Loring
384 pages ISBN: 0345494598 EAN: 9780345494597 Paperback Add to Wish List
A strikingly handsome aristocrat with a wicked reputation, Marcus Pierce inherits guardianship of spirited Arabella Loring and her two younger sistersβand 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....n
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