Madly in love, or just pretending? Celebrated explorer Ethan Burnell is keen to return to the jungles of Mexico. Settling down isn't part of his plan. But his sister has other ideas, throwing a Christmas houseparty filled with eager debutantes. The answer? A fake engagement for the duration of the festivities! With her name mired in scandal, Cornelia Mortmain's marriage prospects are nil. Texan-born Burnell is exactly the sort of 'dangerous man' she's sworn off, and posing as his fiancée can only spell trouble. Or, make her so notorious she'll become irresistible. Can they convince everyone they're madly in love? The game is on! Heat level : passionate Previously published in the Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal anthology