The Earl Plays with Fire — Isabelle Goddard

The young Richard Veryan had been heartbroken -- and bitter -- after unrivaled beauty and childhood friend Christabel Tallis jilted him three weeks before their wedding.

Six years later, and toughened by adventure overseas, Richard, now a lord, is very much his own man. But when he and Christabel meet once again, dangerous temptation hangs in the air.

Richard sees his chance to teach Christabel a lesson. He'll prove to her that he can still command her body, mind and soul -- then he'll be the one to walk away....