The Worst Duke in London

Passions rise between a Scottish duke and an animal-loving lady in Howard’s tribute to 10 Things I Hate About You. After becoming a pariah during her seasons in London, outspoken Evangeline is determined to become a spinster and focus on rescuing unwanted and injured animals for the rest of her days, while her younger sister Viola wants to have a season in London. Gage Vale is newly a duke but knee-deep in his deceased brother’s debt, until he’s offered a way out: if he pretends to court Lady Evangeline so that Viola can go on the marriage market, all of Gage’s debt will be forgiven. Gage takes the deal, but both he and Evangeline are soon swept up in the crackling sexual chemistry that flows between them every time they touch. Evangeline promises herself that this is just a fun affair, but she and Gage have started something neither knows how to end. Howard’s (Never Met a Duke Like You) writing brings the chemistry between her characters to life, and the book is compellingly written.