Devil's Bride

TAMING A FIREBRAND

"I will not be married to that hellrake," cried Auriol.

She loved another and did not want the dashing duke as her husband. His reputation with women was scandalous. Besides, all he wanted was her fortune.

This was not quite true. The duke wanted much more than her fortune. But it was a secret he kept from her -- and her parents. They thought it would be a splendid match. His title. Her money.

Then Auriol impetuously ran off with her lover. But they were caught in midflight by the duke himself. He had plans for Auriol. And they did not include a threesome...