Pleasures of the Night: 16 (Distinguished Rogues)

She stole his heart but can he walk away when another man claims to have married her first?Thaddeus Berringer has reconciled himself to a future of great riches but also unceasing responsibility as the Duke of Exeters only heir. Hes in no hurry to be leg-shackled despite his cousins urging. But hes keenly interested in bed sport with a certain spinster whos proven more wanton than wallflower. Eugenia Hillcrests passions and expectations for a brief fling match his own completely delighting him in every way. But just as hes considering the advantages of a lasting connection with her hes stunned to learn his perfect lover was never his to kiss in the first place. Eugenia has for years lived as a spinster and is certain shell remain one. So it was with little hesitation that she begins a thrilling affair with the Duke of Exeters 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 shed lose him to a husband. Her dead husband 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 shed dreamed possible.Pleasures of the Night is a full-length regency historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Heather Boyd. Its the sixteenth book in the steamy Distinguished Rogues series but can be read as a stand-alone.