The One With the Scoundrel of a Duke

She swore off love. He never had to chase anyone. Until now.Lady Audra never imagined she could love again — and she certainly never imagined it would be with a notorious rake. But when she convinces herself to enjoy a passionate fling, she finds herself caught between a comfortable future and a scandalous one.Lucas, the Duke of Riddenvile, has never had to pursue a woman in his life. After years of being chased, he's finally compelled to do the chasing himself — only to choose the one woman in the world who has closed her heart to love entirely.Can Lucas prove he's more than the scoundrel everyone believes him to be? And can Audra dare to open her heart a second time?Perfect For You If You Love... Shy heroines and charming, persistent heroes Rebound romance with real emotional depth Sweet and spicy standalone reads Steamy regency romance, light on the history Also in the Series: The One With the Wanton Woman The One With the Rogue and the Reader The One With the Duke's Curvy Bride The One With the Duke, a Scandal, and a Mistletoe The One With the Redeemed Rake The One With the Wayward Duke The One With the Scoundrel of a Duke