“You will under no circumstances call the lady anything but just that. “There is absolutely every reason to stand on ceremony,” he stepped in, turning to Sally. “I believe I do have some time, my lady.” “I wonder if you have a few moments to answer some questions?” “It’s lovely to meet you, Miss Tasser,” Pippa said, as though she were meeting a new debutante at tea rather than one of London’s most accomplished whores in a gaming hell. One never knew when the madam might rethink her allegiance, and knowledge made for heady power.įor now, however, Sally pushed her surprise away and took Pippa’s hand, dipping into a quick curtsy. He would have given half his fortune to take back the instant when Pippa told Sally her name. Pippa did not seem to notice that she’d thrown them all off, instead stepping forward and extending her hand in greeting. Sally cut him a quick look, clearly unsure of how to proceed. She stood, thrust her plate-along with her half-eaten sandwich-into his hands and directed her full attention to Sally. Compact Disc (November 26th, 2013): $39.What in hell? Of course she was waiting for him.Įxcept she wasn’t.
and to keep from putting himself on the line for love. It will take every bit of his strength to resist the pull of this mysterious, maddening woman who seems willing to risk everything for honor. It's a fine trade, until Temple realizes that the lady-and her past-are more than they seem. Mara planned never to return to the world from which she'd run, but when her brother falls deep into debt at Temple's exclusive casino, she has no choice but to offer Temple a trade that ends in her returning to society and proving to the world what only she knows.that he is no killer.
Until one night, Mara resurfaces, offering the one thing he's dreamed of.
With no memory of that fateful night, Temple has reigned over the darkest of London's corners for twelve years, wealthy and powerful, but beyond redemption. He is the Killer Duke, accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding.
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