The ailing Duke of Rochester finds himself on his death bed with only illegitimate heirs. Concocting a plan to 'legitimise' them all upon his death, he instructs his butler extraordinaire, Reeves, to find the unsanctioned children and civilise them.
A mere whisper of the name 'Gentleman James' sends chills throughout the town (and thrills the ladies who have heard rumours of his amorous exploits). But the dashing brigand never dreamed that the passing of the father he never knew would leave him with a title, a fortune ... and a mission.
Considered unmarriageable at twenty-five, Lady Elizabeth has the perfect life, happily snuggled among her beloved books while caring for her curmudgeonly grandfather. Or so she thinks until she meets Christian Llevanth, the dark and mysterious Viscount Westerville, and discovers the delicious ache of desire. Elizabeth finds herself longing for more - more romance, more excitement, and definitely more passion. But when does 'more' become 'too much'?
