title: Forbidden
author: Beverley, Jo
description: ABOUT TO BE SOLD into a loveless marriage by her scheming brothers, Serena Riverton takes to the open road. In desperation, she accepts a carriage ride from a stranger. He is the handsomest man she has ever seen -- and the first to seem unmoved by her celebrated beauty...
  
  LORD MIDDLETHORPE is contemplating marriage to a dull daughter of the aristocracy when he encounters the mysterious, breathtaking Serena. She arouses him as no woman ever has...
  
  ONE NIGHT OF THRILLING INTIMACY will change their lives forever, as they become involved in a taboo liaison that scandalizes London...and Serena must choose between a lady's place and a woman's passion.