Heart of Delight — Jenna Jaxon

He'll do anything to be her heart's delight -- except tell the truth

Gabriella d'Adventure is on a mission. She has come to England as a lady's maid in pursuit of the Duke of Rother. When she meets Horace Carpenter, valet to a marquess, she is delighted to enlist his aid in gaining her heart's desire: a meeting with the duke. But will her growing feelings for the handsome valet interfere with her plans for the duke?

The eccentric Marquess of Halford, Hal to his friends, is tired of the demands of Society, especially his father's decree that he marry this Season. When a breathtaking young woman intrudes on his solitude, he is captivated and introduces himself as his valet in hopes of learning more about her. Despite his fear about the true motive behind Gabriella's quest to meet the Duke of Rother, Hal agrees to help her gain an audience with him, all the while praying his deception won't ruin his chances of winning her love.