How to Entice an Earl (Ugly Ducklings Trilogy)

How to Entice an Earl (Ugly Ducklings Trilogy) by Collins, Manda. mass_market edition. ISBN: 9780312549268.

How to Entice an Earl Manda Collins Lady Madeline Essex is the last of the unwed "ducklings" in her family―and by far the most outspoken. But when she boldly enters Londons most notorious gaming house in search of fodder for her novel, even her sharp tongue cant save her from the horrible crime she stumbles upon there. As luck would have it, first on the scene is the last man she wants to see her vulnerable. The one man who could tempt her heart… Christian Monteith, the new Earl of Gresham, isnt much for card rooms and gaming hells. But as a favor to his former commanding officer, hes investigating a gamester for espionage on the night that Maddie ventures in looking more enticing than hes ever seen her. Suddenly, his feelings for his friend arent so friendly anymore. And when her curiosity brings the impetuous novelist to the attention of a madman, Christian will stop at nothing to protect her―from a sinister plot that is far more dangerous than any stolen kiss…