A short story, set in Regency England.When prim and proper Lady Julia Pettingale seeks shelter from a thunderstorm in an abandoned cottage, she never dreams that a handsome stranger might do the same. And when she discovers that the appealing rake is none other than the notorious Duke of Warminster, she’s intrigued to discover whether the rumors of his scandalous behavior might be true. A few hours spent alone in the company of that handsome blackguard could mean the ruin of Julia’s reputation . . . or the transformation of the Duke’s black heart. Will the emotional lightning that strikes them change their lives?Be sure to read other Regency Romances by Nancy Lawrence, available on Kindle:A Bewitching MinxAn Intimate ArrangementOnce Upon A ChristmasOne Dance with YouSweet Companion