Desire by Design

A surprising offer...Spinster Sylvia Hillcrest will never marry but that does not mean she has to ignore the occasional flirtation aimed her way or the chance to indulge her secret vice in societies best card rooms. When shes suddenly given a fortune to wager but asked to lose it to one particular family its an intriguing challenge too irresistible to pass up. So too is the devilish marquess carelessly flirting with her every chance he gets....a secret delightFaced with a situation he cannot solve alone the Marquess of Wharton designs a masterful scheme to use Miss Hillcrests hidden talents for cards to pass a small fortune to a desperate friend. His plan of course was destined to succeed and he spends one scandalous night celebrating with the spinster in his bed. They agreed it was just a fling but whats a marquess to do when he craves so much more? A steamy regency historical romance novel.Distinguished Rogues Series Book 1: Chills (Jack and Constance)Book 2: Broken (Giles and Lillian)Book 3: Charity (Oscar and Agatha)Book 4: An Accidental Affair (Merrick and Arabella)Book 5: Keepsake (Kit and Miranda)Book 6: An Improper Proposal (Martin and Iris)Book 7: Reason to Wed (Richard and Esme)Book 8: The Trouble with Love (Everett and Whitney)Book 9: Married by Moonlight (Gilbert and Anna)Book 10: Lord of Sin (Julian and Portia)Book 11: The Dukes Heart (Sinclair and Kitty)Book 12: Romancing the Earl (Price and Lenore)Book 13: One Enchanted ChristmasBook 14: Desire by Design