Marguerite

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Chemistry sizzles between Lady Marguerite and the Duke of Argyle. Will she be able to reconcile reason with passion? When the arrogant Duke of Argyle makes an offer for her hand, Lady Marguerite Lennox is quick to refuse, thinking him arrogant and aloof. Her parents are disappointed she has turned down the best catch in the matrimonial stakes. The duke himself is reeling from the insult to his ego. He decides to pursue her as he has never pursued anyone before. His aim is to conquer, to bend her to his will. When the duke steals a burning kiss at a ball, sparks fly. Marguerite is struck by lightning, but is terrified of getting burned. If passion wanes, she fears her life will be bleak. Marguerite is the story of a man who is obsessed with a feisty but kind woman—who loves him but does not much like him.