After American-born Charlotte Cameron loses her battle with
the Duke of Colster, she flees to Scotland to escape his
wrath. One does not publicly humiliate a duke and fail to
suffer the consequences. She hadn't intended to meddle, but
her sister's happiness won out over financial security for
them. Unfortunately, most of society witnessed her
encouraging her sister. Already on thin ice with polite
society over their background, Charlotte seeks safe shelter
from the cruelty of the ton. Encountering Colster in the
middle of a storm en route to Scotland proves unexpected
and enlightening.
Phillip Maddox, Duke of Colster, receives a letter from his
dying nanny with the confession that she assisted in
spiriting away his twin brother at birth -- he didn't die,
as thought, but a vengeful woman whisked him away.
Astounded by the revelation and praying it's not a hoax,
Phillip leaves London to investigate. The only living
member left in his family, Phillip longs for the close
bonds of a brother. Family would have provided balm after
the jilting episode. Caught in a storm, Phillip secures a
ride only to find the brazen American.
Their war of words ends when they're kidnapped and must
work together to escape. Enemies no longer, Phillip and
Charlotte enter a passionate relationship as they face a
dangerous foe. But, their liaison can only last until their
opponent is defeated. After all, a duke cannot marry an
insignificant American.
Readers always look forward to a Cathy Maxwell
novel. She delivers a lively tale filled with just the
right amount of humor, passion and adventure. With IN THE
BED OF A DUKE, Ms. Maxwell surpasses herself. Charlotte and
Phillip's adventures in the Scottish Highlands will keep
readers on the edge of their seat while they narrowly
escape one peril after another.
The distressed traveler Charlotte Cameron encounters on a
rainy Scottish night is absolutely the worst man she could
have invited into her carriage! It is Phillip Maddox, the
reprehensible Duke of Colster, who brought the full weight
of the ton's fury down upon her -- simply because
Charlotte encouraged her sister not to wed the powerful
peer. And now the seductive devil responsible for her
social ruin is sitting close enough to kiss...
Phillip's distaste for the meddlesome beauty matches
Charlotte's -- though, under alternate circumstances, he
might have enjoyed sampling the sensuous charms of the
tempting young chit.
There is grave danger, however, on the journey they now
must reluctantly share -- and a nemesis who means them
both mortal harm. But can a passion that inconveniently
ignites in the face of disaster erase a painful past...and
lead two sworn enemies to a most unanticipated
destination: the bedchamber?
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