Come Pride, Come Passion — Jennifer West

Suddenly alone, bedeviled by debts, Southern belle Elizabeth Hart was reduced to taking in boarders. And her latest --dangerously male Cade Delaney--eagerly offered her a shoulder to cry on ... and comfort in his arms.

Elizabeth's downfall was Cade's fondest dream. Though she'd long ignored his existence, for years he had wanted her--for years he'd despise her--and now revenge would be his. He'd win her trust, then gladly deceive her. He'd tempt her passion. . . then crush her pride. Nothing could stop him from vindicating the past. Nothing except, perhaps, love ...