Lady Sophie York rejects a marriage proposal from the rakish Patrick Foakes in favor of one from the amiable, but dull, Earl Braddon Chatwin--even though it is Patrick's stolen kisses that sear her lips. When a disguised Patrick retrieves his friend's fiancee, he never expects the elopement to be hi...

Lady Sophie York rejects a marriage proposal from the rakish Patrick Foakes in favor of one from the amiable, but dull, Earl Braddon Chatwin--even though it is Patrick's stolen kisses that sear her lips. When a disguised Patrick retrieves his friend's fiancee, he never expects the elopement to be his own. Neither does Sophie, Braddon, or the rest of the tattling "ton".

** In the night, all rules are forgotten....Eloisa James, the acclaimed author ofPotent Pleasures**, returns to Regency England with an unforgettable new heroine -- a genteel but naughty innocent who gets more than she bargains for when she finally says yes to love.

To her legions of adoring suitors, it comes as quite a shock when Lady Sophie York rejects an offer of marriage from the dashing, rakish Patrick Foakes in favor of amiable but dull Braddon Chatwin. He may be an earl, but it is Patrick's stolen kisses that sear her lips. When Patrick, in disguise, scales a ladder to retrieve his friend's fiancée, he never expects the elopement to be his own. Neither does Sophie, Braddon, or the rest of the tattling* ton *. One hasty wedding later, the passionate innocent and the sophisticated rogue play out their own intricate dance as Sophie masters what it takes to keep a man where he belongs. And Patrick learns the ultimate lesson in love.