Pleasures of the Night

<p><strong>She stole his heart but can he walk away when another man claims to have married her first?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Thaddeus Berringer has reconciled himself to a future of great riches but also unceasing responsibility as the Duke of Exeter's only heir. He's in no hurry to be leg-shackled despite his cousin's urging. But he's keenly interested in bed sport with a certain spinster who's proven more wanton than wallflower. Eugenia Hillcrest's passions and expectations for a brief fling match his own completely delighting him in every way. But just as he's considering the advantages of a lasting connection with her he's stunned to learn his perfect lover was never his to kiss in the first place. </p><p><br></p><p>Eugenia has for years lived as a spinster and is certain she'll remain one. So it was with little hesitation that she begins a thrilling affair with the Duke of Exeter's handsome heir Mr. Berringer. She revels in every stolen kiss and caress but expects to lose him to a wife one day. Never in a million years did she imagine she'd lose him to a husband. Her <em>dead husband</em> back from the grave. Confused and unconvinced Eugenia is willing to do anything to keep control of her life-even if it means leaving her life and the man she loves more than she'd dreamed possible.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pleasures of the Night is a full-length regency historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Heather Boyd. It's the sixteenth book in the steamy Distinguished Rogues series but can be read as a stand-alone.</em></p><p><br></p>