About the book: year / Unfortunately, Elinor Griffin has three brothers who get in her way, scaring off any suitor they consider unsuitable. The girl knows that she will eventually marry - probably to some staid, bark-covered old lord - but until that rainy day comes, Nell intends to have fun. However, the Duke of Melbourne is not going to let his sister go all out, and he asks his best friend, the Marquess of Deverill, to look after the energetic beauty. Could any companion be less suitable - but also the most understanding - than Valentine Corbett? This man is as sinful as he is attractive; He is a notorious libertine, gambler and womanizer, but Nell has liked him since childhood. Alas, the irresistible rake seems determined - determined and uncharacteristically - to be noble, despite the passionate yearning in his eyes. And Nell must tread very carefully, because she has promised to immediately marry the man her brothers choose if there is even the slightest hint of scandal.…