It has taken Eugenie Belmont but a moment to decide whom to marry . Unfortunately the gentleman in question, the Duke of Somerton, hasn't yet offered-a mere formality for a confirmed member of the Husband Hunters Club of Miss Debenham's Finishing School. Like her friends, Eugenie is unwilling to wait demurely until the perfect mate happens by. And, despite the handsome duke's imposing reputation, she can feel his heated glances in her direction are charged with desire . and possibilities. Saddled with a dukedom, a haughty dowager, and an irresponsible younger sister, Sinclair St. John is far too occupied with important matters to indulge in romantic whims. But for the first time in his life, a brazen temptress has him utterly distracted.

He could-and he should-dismiss her and court someone more befitting his station. But he is irresistibly drawn to this bewitching woman . and must match her game of seduction, move for passionate move.