A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens

 A Rakes's Vow by Stephanie Laurens - 374 pages

He vowed he'd never marry: Vane Cynster always knew which way the wind was blowing, and it was headed in a marrying direction. The other Cynster men might not mind stepping up to the altar, but Vane never wanted to be shackled to any woman, no matter how comely. Bellamy Hall seemed like the perfect place to temporarily hide from London's husband hunters. But when he encountered irresistible Patience Debbington, Vane realized he'd met his match and soon he had more than seduction on his mind. She vowed no man would catch her: Patience wasn't about to succumb to Vane's sensuous propositions. Yes, his kisses left her dizzy but he was arrogant, presumptuous...and, despite his protests, bound to be unfaithful, just like every other man. Patience had promised herself that she'd never become vulnerable to a broken heart. But was this one vow that was meant to be broken?

"A Rake's Vow" by Stephanie Laurens

"A Rake's Vow" by Stephanie Laurens - 374 pages

Vane Cynster greatly enjoys his dalliances, but he's always remained aloof when other Cynster men stepped up to the altar.  Resolved to never submit to being leg-shackled to any woman, he believes he's found the ideal temporary refuge from London's infuriating husband hunter at Bellamy Hall.  But an encounter with irresistible Patience Debbington has his head, and his heart, spinning, and soon he has more than mere seduction on his mind.  But Patience is not about to succumb to arrogant, presumptuous Vane's sensuous propositions.  Certainly his kisses leave her weak, and his caresses leave her flushed and burning with desire.  But he is bound to be unfaithful, just like every other man, and despite his assurances, she will not trust the handsome, elegant rogue with her hear.