For seven years, Matilda Halifax and her twin have been the most scandalous ladies in London. But when Matilda accidentally sells erotic drawings of the brooding, reclusive Marquess of Ashford, she hasperhapsgone a bit too far. Christian de Bord, Lord Ashford, knows what its like to be notorious. Ever since he was accused of murdering his wife, prurient gossip has kept him isolated from society, alone and determined to protect his adolescent sister Bea. But when Matilda Halifaxs salacious pamphlet appearsfeaturing his own damned face!hes thrust back into the storm of public attention. Beas painting teacher quits. Christians life is in an uproar. And the only person he can find to replace Beas tutor at his terrifying Gothic castle is Matilda herself. The last thing Christian needs is another scandalespecially not one with the most sinfully tempting face hes ever seen. But Matilda is determined to right what shes set wrong. One fake elopement later, Matilda finds herself in a carriage on the way to Northumberland with Christian, whose scowls do little to hide the wounds he carries or the scorching passion beneath his reserve. Only Matilda Halifax could turn Christians disciplined life so decidedly inside outand only Matilda can persuade him that love just might be worth the risk.
