Second in the beloved, hilarious Regency series that launched the career of New York Times bestselling author Katie MacAlister. If Dare thinks he can escape his fate… Having weathered the scandal of elopement with an Italian count who subsequently had the bad taste to die, Lady Charlotte Collins has set her sights on Alasdair "e;Dare"e; McGregor-one deliciously handsome and brilliantly inventive Scottish earl. Then he doesn't know Charlotte Charlotte doesn't accept that the McGregor family fortune is a sham and Dare is working desperately hard to find a way out. She has no intention of giving up one iota of either the success or the connubial bliss they both so clearly deserve. She will simply have to take their destiny into her own hands…with explosive results. "e;Imbued with a delectable sense of wit…an irresistible, laughter-laced treat."e; -Booklist "e;Another wonderful Regency romp. Funny and fast-paced, with surprising twists…a memorable book."e; -RT Book Reviews