Description
He is a duke who thrives on a challenge. She is a woman who refuses to be tamed. Together, they will discover that the only thing more dangerous than their rivalry is their desire.Alistair Rutley, the Duke of Tunstall, has never met a woman as infuriating as Miss Verity Baxter, his childhood neighbor and sworn enemy. Their battles are legendary in the ton, but when Verity's brother asks Alistair to find her a husband because he can no longer support her, the duke cannot refuse. Verity will only agree if he finds a love match for himself, setting the stage for a wager neither intends to lose.Forced to endure the London Season together, from glittering ballrooms to crowded carriages, every glance, every heated word, and every stolen touch sparks a passion neither can resist. Pride, rivalry, and desire collide, and soon Alistair and Verity must decide what is more dangerous—their hearts or the games they play.