A rakish baron may provide a scandalous solution for a young widow in search of an inheritance in this sexy Georgian Era romance.

When Garth Evernden, eighth Baron Stanford, attends an "anything goes" house party, none of the women in attendance catch his jaded eye. The only one worth noting is a covered-up lady's companion with an intriguing hint of exotic beauty the baron would like to uncover . . .

Rose is in fact posing as a widow to find her inheritance—without it, she and her sisters will surely perish. Knowing that the handsome baron is reputed for his generosity, Rose concocts a new solution to her pressing dilemma. Surely becoming mistress to this rake would bring material advantages . . .