“My intentions, Lady Arabella? I’m afraid my intentions are of the most dishonourable kind.”

A ruthless duke …

Castor Winterton-Grant, the icy Duke of Avalon, can buy anything he desires, but what he wants is Lady Arabella Griffith. Determined to have her, he uses his mathemical gifts in a card game against her father to gain his heart’s desire.

An unwilling mistress …

Mortified by her position as Avalon’s temporary companion, Bella vows not to succumb to the brooding duke’s seduction. Yet when she discovers the real man behind the ruthless façade, she finds herself unable to deny the desire his touch ignites.

A gamble for the ultimate prize …

When Bella discovers the truth, will Castor be able to hold on to the woman who owns his heart? **