The Scoundrel — Ann Carberry

"When I seduce you...I want you to be as eager for me as I am for you. In the soft glow of candlelight, I will watch as your eyes darken with desire. And when neither one of us can survive another moment of glorious passion, we will join our bodies as they were meant to be joined..."

Alexander MacGregor was a master of seduction. Devastatingly handsome. Wickedly charming. A wealthy, dashing playboy who savored the pleasures of women like fine brandy. His deep blue eyes could make the most respectable lady swoon with desire. And his full, sensuous lips promised a night of exquisite ecstasy. But Kit Simmons refused to fall under the spell of this devilish rogue. Her sister's life had already been destroyed by the handsome aristocrat's reckless brother -- and Kit was left to raise a child born out of wedlock. She swore she'd make the MacGregor's pay for their wicked ways. But her heart couldn't deny the true tenderness behind Alex's lustful advances. And her body couldn't fight the irresistible urge to surrender...