A Scent of Lilac — Elizabeth Law

She'd come to uncover the family scandal -- and found a rake with a secret of his own...

A DARK SECRET IN HER PAST
Mr. Chance Harland was a most infuriating gentleman! Lilac Morton had traveled all the way to Yorkshire to discover the deep, dark secrets of the family's past. And now this rakish neighbor to her family's long-vacant estate was hindering her scheme in every way possible. The handsome rogue obviously knew more than be was letting on, but Lilac was no green girl to fall for his pretense. Unfortunately, she was woman enough to fall for his seductive charms. She would have to guard her heart well for she pledged to solve this mystery... even if it put her in a rather compromising position.

A DAUNTLESS ROGUE IN HER FUTURE
At first, Chance Harland thought the Morton girl was a spoiled minx whose intention was to stir up as much trouble as possible. But the day she'd gotten herself caught in an unexpected storm and came adorably dripping into his house, be knew that her haunting violet eyes and refreshingly innocent honesty would be his undoing. And to add salt to the stew, she was trying to unveil things that were better left covered. For her own good, Chance would simply have to distract the little chit--anyway be could...

Hero: Mr. Chance Harland
Heroine: Lilac Morton