Once, Penelope Westmoreland seemed certain to land a first-class husband. Now her only marriage prospect is a lecherous, aging earl-the complete opposite of the bold American who comes to her rescue one night. Tall, muscular, and thoroughly male, Lucas Pendleton unleashes a wanton hunger in Penelope. She impulsively agrees to elope with him, giving herself completely to a man whose sexual expertise leaves her breathless.Lucas Pendleton intended to force the philandering Duke of Roswell to make amends for wronging Lucas' sister. Seducing the duke's daughter into a ruinous charade of a marriage was never his plan, though each sizzling tryst makes him wish their union were real. Beautiful Penelope embraces every carnal lesson he imparts, teaching him plenty in the process. But when she discovers his deception, will he be able to convince her that a liaison begun in lies has become a true, lasting love?