The Black Duke's Prize

ILL FORTUNE

Exiled to London by a disreputable uncle, Katherine Ralston arrives for the Season in despair -- certain that her scheming guardian intends to sell the family manse in her absence. Helpless to prevent the outrage, she is caught up in the mad whirl of balls and galas -- only to discover herself dancing with the notorious "Black Duke" of Sommersby.

LUCKY IN LOVE

Though his boudoir escapades are the talk of the ton, Nicholas Varon swears he is done with amorous dallying -- yet he takes an immediate interest in the spirited Katherine and her singular dilemma. No innocent waif, Kate naturally suspects trickery. But it may well be the miss has truly captured the rogue's heart -- a most unforeseen happenstance that could transform the Black Duke into her dashing white knight.