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 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....n