not an alpha, and not a beta...he's somewhere in between, but he's ALL man. And my lord, what a man. Marissa York just wants to experience a night of pleasure, but unfortunately she gets far more than she bargained for. Not only does she end up compromised, but she also finds out that she has made a terrible mistake. Marissa absolutely refuses to marry the man who helped bring about her ruin. Because of gossip and uncertainty of whether she could be pregnant, Marissa's family notifies her she must marry quickly to avoi ...more Review courtesy of Romance Junkies Reviewer: pamelalynne Rated 3.5 Blue Ribbons Marissa York just wants to experience a night of pleasure, but unfortunately she gets far more than she bargained for. Not only does she end up compromised, but she also finds out that she has made a terrible mistake. Marissa absolutely refuses to marry the man who helped bring about her ruin. Because of gossip and uncertainty of whether she could be pregnant, Marissa's family notifies her she must marry quickly to avoid scandal. Mr. Jude Bertrand, her brother's friend, offers to marry Marissa himself after he overhears the situation she is now in. Jude knows he is not what Marissa would ever want in a husband, but she is exactly what he wants in a wife. He begins courting her with hopes of persuading her to marry him. Jude might be lacking in social graces, but he makes up for it with his tender