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In this stunning series debut from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter, a dukes mysterious bequest brings fortune - and passion - to three young women . . . Minerva Hepplewhite has learned the hard way how to take care of herself. When an intruder breaks into her home, she doesnt swoon or simper. Instead she wallops the rogue over the head and ties him up - only to realize he is Chase Radnor, the man who nearly got her convicted of her late husbands murder. Now hes insisting that Minerva has inherited a fortune from his uncle, a wealthy Duke. Only one thing could surprise her more: her sudden attraction to this exasperating man . . . Chase cant decide whether Minerva is a wronged woman or a femme fatale. Either way, hes intrigued. Since the scandal surrounding her husbands death, she has set up a discreet detective business to rival Chases own. She may be the perfect person to help him uncover the truth about his uncles demise. But as proximity gives way to mutual seduction, Chase realizes he craves a much deeper alliance . . . Madeline Hunters novels are: "Brilliant, compelling. . . . An excellent read."--The Washington Post "Mesmerizing." - Publishers Weekly "Pure passion." - BOOKLIST Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
About the Author
I am a published novelist, a mother and wife, an art historian and a teacher. My first historical romance was published in 2000 and my bibliography shows the list of books since then. My books have been on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, USAToday, and Publishers Weekly (where I have also had three starred reviews.) I have won the RITA award twice and been a finalist seven times. My novels combine strong romances between layered and complex characters with plots that include mysteries or intrigues.
