You are cordially invited to the marriage of Darius Wynter, Duke of Carlyne "Dark and dangerous, Darius has a reputation riddled with unsavory rumor..." to Lady Arabella St. Claire "Headstrong and feisty, yet more innocent than she'll ever admit..." What is Lady Arabella letting herself in for? Sinister whispers surround the death of Darius' first wife—could Arabella be in jeopardy? Or will the infamous duke prove all of society wrong? One thing's for sure—after the compromising situation that led to this marriage, Arabella will soon discover the exquisite pleasures of the marriage bed....