A Whisper of Desire (The Disgraced Lords #4)

Sensual heat melts the ice in the new Disgraced Lords novel from USA Today bestselling author Bronwen Evans, as a marriage of convenience leads to delightful pleasure—and mortal danger.
 
Lady Marisa Hawkstone’s nightmare is just beginning when she wakes up naked, with no memory of the night before, lying next to Maitland Spencer, the Duke of Lyttleton—a man so aloof and rational he’s nicknamed “the Cold Duke.” A scandal ensues, in which Marisa’s beloved beau deserts her. As a compromised woman, Marisa agrees to marry Maitland. But on her wedding night, Marisa discovers the one place the duke shows emotion: in the bedroom, where the man positively scorches the sheets.
 
Taught from a young age to take duty seriously, Maitland cannot understand his new wife’s demands on his love and affection. Marisa’s hot-blooded spirit, however, does have its attractions—especially at night. In retrospect, it seems quite silly that he didn’t marry sooner. But being one of the Libertine Scholars requires constant vigilance, even more so when the enemy with a grudge against his closest friends targets Marisa. Now Maitland must save the woman who sets his heart aflame—or die trying.
 
Praise for the novels of Bronwen Evans
 
“Bronwen’s historical romances always make the top of my reading list!” —New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jen McLaughlin
 
“This tale is poignant, heartwarming and readers may be reaching for the Kleenex once or twice before the breathtaking ending.” —RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) , on A Kiss of Lies
 
“A page-turning, sensual adventure.” —New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle , on A Promise of More
 
Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title. Rated '3/5 - Open door' for steam/spice/heat level.