To escape an unwanted betrothal, Ava Marlowe runs away from home and hides in a quiet countryside, only to soon meet Magnus, the most dashing, charming and kindhearted man ever exists. They get swept up in a passionate romance, but unfortunately Ava must face bitter rejection from his noble family. Despite her resolve to fight for love, she has no choice but to separate from Magnus when his ruthless cousin threatens to send for her father and her betrothed.

As his family's patriarch, the Duke of Vermont has no other intentions than to preserve his family's honor, and it means he will do everything in his power to keep his gullible cousin from falling victim to a cunning seductress. But one fateful night, unlikely circumstances brings him together with her in a perilous ordeal. Against his wishes, he finds himself ensnared by the woman he despises the most.



Disgraceful

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Warning: This chapter contains graphic sexual description. 


At least he kept his promise to come home today. Ava thought wryly as she gazed at a flurry of snow outside her window. Ashton's odd behavior left her perplexed. Upon returning home, he had withdrawn to his study for hours, burying himself in work and skipping dinner. She shook off the thought that he was deliberately avoiding her, and instead, tried to think that he was thoughtful enough to have her dinner tray sent to her bedchamber while he couldn't accompany her for the evening. 


Chapter 36