Dimensions
106 x 171 x 25mm
In a rare show of spirit, shy widow Merriam Everett sets out to experience just one night of forbidden pleasure at a masked ball, but mistakenly seduces the wrong man and flees without giving him her name. Having recently returned to England to seek vengeance against Julian Clay, the man whom he believes murdered his wife, Drake Sotherton is captivated by the young widow's passionate embrace and becomes convinced that she is a clever yet dangerous pawn of his wife's murderer. Drake tracks Merriam down and proposes that she become his mistress for one decadent season.
Throwing caution to the wind, Merriam risks a ruined reputation and agrees to become his mistress. She soon discovers that her new, erotic adventure is not one she wants to give up, though it costs her dearly in the eyes of society. Despite his promises of vengeance against Julian, Drake finds himself drawn to Merriam's spirited rebellion and soon discovers the strategy of keeping an enemy close has made him dangerously vulnerable to Merriam's charms and desires. Meanwhile, Merriam overhears rumours that Drake is really the 'Deadly Duke', a man suspected of brutally murdering his wife and fleeing town several years before, and begins to wonder who Drake really is. Fuelled by rumours and fiery passion, both Drake and Merriam move ever closer to each other's secrets and hearts as the season comes to an end.
