If you want a romance with a lot of angst and grovel, this book is for you. James, Duke of Rushton, is determined to get revenge on the man who ruined his sister but refused to marry her, so he sets his sights on the man's sister, Jilly. Jilly is already on shaky ground in society because her fiance eloped with another woman, and the Ton blames her for his lack of devotion. As James falls in love with Jilly, he still determines to ruin her for the sake of his sister, while Jilly has no idea.
It's a terrific story. James knows better, but he's stubborn. And it takes a while for Jilly to overcome her previous heartache and accept James, not knowing his plans. They're a wonderful pair, and I liked how much they could change each other for the better. Another good book from Ms. Richards. ( )