Seduction In Silk: A Novel of the Malloren World (Malloran World)
If Peregrine Perriam’s distant cousin Giles wasn’t dying, Perry would be tempted to kill Giles himself. As his last vengeful act before shuffling off his mortal coil, Giles has rewritten his will so that Perry will inherit Perriam Manor, but with a few unusual caveats. For more than two centuries, both Perry and Giles’ branches of the family have been feuding over ownership of Perriam Manor. Now Perry has the chance to reclaim the estate, but only if he fulfills the conditions Giles has inserted into his will. Not only must Perry reside at least 30 days a year at the estate, he must also wed Claris Mallow within 30 days as well. Convincing the stubbornly independent Claris to marry him may be a bit more challenging than Perry first imagined. Especially when the lady in question has a pistol and isn’t afraid to use it. Writing with her signature sense of grace and wit, RITA Award winner Beverly presents readers with another deliciously entertaining, exquisitely sensual entry in her popular Malloren World series. --John Charles