Spring Gambit

She was the joy and despair of every eligible London gentleman.

Nicole Beaumont's first social season was a smashing success. The high-spirited beauty enchanted every young man who met her. She was the talk of the town and had a string of ardent suitors, but she really wanted just one -- Adam Roth, Duke of Lyndham.

Nicky knew Adam considered himself a confirmed bachelor. She also knew about his women. But nothing was going to stop her from winning his heart.

When Nicky announced that she intended to marry for love -- unlike many in her set -- Adam didn't yet know that she meant him...