The Duke's Legacy — Wendy Soliman

Previously published by Robert Hale, London, England as The Carstairs' Conspiracy.
This version updated October 2014
Abigail Carstairs suspects that someone is trying to kill her. As sole heir to the late Duke of Penrith's vast estate, she assumes her fortune is her aggressor's objective but refuses to accept that any of her relations are culpable.
In desperation she turned to the notorious rake, Lord Sebastian Denver, for help. Unable to deny a lady in distress, Sebastian inveigles his way into Abbey's hunting lodge, where all the prime suspects are gathered. Distracted by his growing attraction towards Abbey, Sebastian is unprepared when a further attempt is made on her life.
Blaming himself for almost getting her killed, Sebastian is determined not to be found wanting a second time. He delves into Abbey's past and lays a daring trap for her aggressors in a race against time to keep Abbey safe...