Spirited Briony Winters can't believe her ears! Her beloved godmother's will pushes her into marriage – with notorious rake Luke Kingsley. But when her wickedly handsome husband-to-be promises not to claim his rights, Briony takes a deep breath and says, 'I do...' Luke is used to having secrets, and he's keeping his true reasons for marrying Briony hidden.

Let her believe him merely another spoilt, indebted rakehell. Yet it's increasingly hard to hide his real self from his ever more inquisitive wife...

'Anne Ashley captivates with a tale of intrigue, mystery, suspense and romance...' – RT Book Reviews on Miss in a Man's World