A lady tries to distract an unsuitable suitor from her younger sister and falls for the rake herself in this Regency romance.

The engagement escapade!

This season, all eyes are on biddable, well-connected Lady Belle. And for ambitious Benjamin Lovell, she's the perfect candidate for a convenient marriage. First, though, he must contend with her fiercely protective sister, Lady Amelia Summoner. Amy is determined that only the right man will win her sister, and rakish Benjamin is certainly not that. Every move he makes, she'll be one step ahead! Until the games get out of hand . . . and Amy realizes she's broken her own rules and fallen for Ben herself!

"The battle of the sexes is on! An old maid and a dandy square off in this lively, thrilling tale. Readers will enjoy the authentic dialogue and setting, and especially the wicked machinations of a determined heroine. Merrill pens another winner." —RT Book Reviews