How utterly mortifying to be rejected by a rake!Sneaking off to Vauxhall Gardens lands Lady Olivia Beauchamp in a bit more trouble than she expected but after being plucked from peril by resolute bachelor Lord Hugo Alastair, she is secretly outraged that he doesn't even try to steal a kiss! He's a notorious rake among the ton, and as a result, utterly forbidden to an innocent debutante like her the daughter of a duke, no less. But their attraction is magnetic. Will she risk her reputation for a passionate encounter?Praise for the romances of Janice Preston"e;One of the deepest, most lovable heroes I've read about in quite some time."e; All About Romance"e;A captivating, sweet tale."e; RT Book Reviews