WITH UNCLE CHARLES AWAY, THE RAKES ARE OUT TO PLAY
When Regina’s globetrotting guardian doesn’t return from his
latest adventure before the start of the Season, she finds
herself the object of a scandalous challenge. Fortunately,
her eccentric uncle taught her an ancient warrior art for
just these circumstances, and she is adequately equipped to
defend her virtue. Protecting her heart is another matter.
New Orleans gadabout Xavier Vistoire made a powerful enemy
during his stay in London two years ago. Imprisoned at a
remote farmhouse with nothing but a burly guard with a
childlike innocence and a love for pickled beets for
companionship, Xavier jumps at the chance to earn his
freedom. All he must do is break into an earl’s house and
steal a map, but complications arise when he surprises a
goddess during her bath and her little dog causes him to
fall down the stairs. He wakes to find nothing about his
situation is easy except for falling head over heels for
Miss Darlington.