The Wicked Stepdaughter — Monette Cummings

A FAIRYTALE-LOVE -- WITH A TWIST...

Planning the debut of her unruly stepdaughter was a trying responsibility for lovely Sylvia, widowed Countess of Harmin. And although dashing Bennett Griffith seemed to think her the classic evil stepmother, Sylvia nevertheless requested his aid. To her surprise he gallantly took the young hellion to task -- and awakened the widow's tender affections in the bargain.

Through the whirling London season, Bennett escorted the Harmin ladies, keeping a watchful eye on the adventurous young girl. But Sylvia never dared hope that it was she -- not her wicked stepdaughter -- who could capture Bennett's heart...

Hero: Bennett Griffith
Heroine: Sylvia Harmin