Maximillian Wells the Earl of Trent couldnt believe his ears-or his eyes. Before him stood beautiful unattainable Pandora Effington the tons most scandalous beauty. Max believed the fiery heiress would make a most satisfactory bride and now she was making him a most tantalizing offer. If he wanted to take Pandoras hand--and the rest of her irresistible body--in marriage he had to play a game of her devising--one he had no intention of losing ... After seven glorious seasons Pandora knew it was time to wed but most of Londons eligible bachelors left her cold. She longed for a true hero ... a man who would do anything in his power to win her love. Maximillians very touch sent shivers down her spine and made her dream of long nights spent in his arms. But was he willing to risk everything to prove his love?