French heiress Lady Olivia Shea waits futilely for her new
husband to return from an emergency errand on their wedding
night. As morning emerges and Edmund hasn't reappeared,
Olivia's emotions run from humiliation to anger. That anger
turns to fury when she discovers he left with her
inheritance. Edmund certainly doesn't understand her if he
believes she'll endure the disgrace without seeking
revenge. Packing her bags, Olivia sets sail for England to
search and confront her wayward husband.
Simon Carlisle, the Duke of Durham, thinks he's met an
enchanting angel until she opens her mouth and declares
he's her lost husband. Unable to determine if she's in
league with his renegade and despicable twin brother, Simon
plays along. He refuses to succumb to Olivia's beauty,
since Edmund's last betrayal years ago nearly cost Simon
his sanity. Still not convinced of Olivia's innocence,
Simon agrees to return to France, posing as her husband in
order to flush Edmund from hiding.
Entering Olivia's world, Simon sees her as an astute
businesswoman, who let flattery unwisely rule her heart.
Working to expose the nefarious plot to destroy Olivia's
heritage, Simon becomes more attracted to the feisty and
defiant woman. It becomes imperative for Simon to win her
heart as he ignores the scandal that brews around them.
The second book in Ms. Ashworth's newest trilogy, DUKE OF
SCANDAL introduces readers to the world of perfume. She
interjects fascinating facts about its history, while
skillfully weaving it into the plot. It gives added
substance to this story of brotherly betrayal and
retribution.
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