A free-spirited lady falls for her matchmaker in this Regency romance series opener by theUSA Todaybestselling author ofDuchess If You Dare.

Lunden Beckford, Duke of Scarsdale, has chosen to exile himself far from London, with its painful memories and cruel gossip. Forced back to town on business, hes eager to make his stay as brief as possible. But first, he must honor his promise to find a suitable husband for his friends little sister. On one hand, Amelia Strathmore has grown into a stunning, statuesque beauty. On the other, the willful chit is more likely to scandalize a drawing room with her outspoken opinions than blush prettily. At least she agrees to accept his helpif he fulfills certain conditions . . .

Though duty-bound to marry, Amelia longs to secretly enjoy some of lifes freedoms first. In this, as in many things, Lunden proves an excellent guide. In fact, Amelias girlhood admiration for her brothers friend is fast becoming something far less innocent. Lunden believes hes known too much darkness to offer any woman happiness. Yet Amelia is starting to see how much pleasure can lie within the right partnershipespecially if one is willing to be a little wicked . . .

Praise forLondons Wicked Affair

Entertaining . . . . Those who appreciate headstrong heroines will appreciate [Amelias] story. Publishers Weekly