A desperate young lady… When Elinor’s guardian arranges her marriage to an elderly merchant interested only in her society connections, she will do anything to sabotage the wedding – even if it means ruining herself by running off with another man. A gentleman rake… Who could be a better choice for a woman who needs ruining than a man so notorious that all of London calls him Lord Rake? A straightforward bargain… But when their arrangement goes awry, saving Elinor may mean ruining the rake! Leigh Michaels is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and books about writing. Her books have been published in 27 languages and 120 countries, with more than 35 million copies in print.