The Duke of Weirlane, Crispin Alan Copley, is determined to attend a house party with a debauched reputation. Enraged to find his best friend from childhood attending, he vows to protect her from the reprobates that will also be in attendance—including himself—and will not hesitate to deflower an innocent. Unfortunately, the best-laid plans go awry. Lady Catherine Benton is devastated to discover that her father has deliberately sent her to a gathering that could see her married to one who would purchase her for evil means. The only saving grace is that the man she has loved for years is also attending and has vowed to protect her. But is he able to do so? Or will he be the cause of her eventual downfall? "Gianna Thomas has dreamed up rakes every woman will want to reform personally . . . Lord Weirlane is a rake who discovers his inner gentleman when he finds love, and the result is nothing short of spectacular." ~ Kay Springsteen, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author