How to Dazzle a Duke
by Claudia Dain

Miss Penelope Prestwick wants a duke for a husband and clearly the dashing Duke of Edenham is the best choice. Just as Lady Dalby is clearly the best person to arrange the match. But how exactly should Penelope go about dazzling a duke? Surely a show of cleavage never hurt anyone. Perhaps a kiss or two, just to make a lasting impression. And a bit of competition usually helps move things along.

To that end, Penelope approaches the Marquis of Iveston with a request. Would he kindly appear interested in her so that the Duke of Edenham will take note of it? Alternately amused and annoyed, Lord Iveston agrees; he even places a wager on White's betting book to draw attention to the fact that he is pursuing Penelope.

Soon, it's wagers and counter wagers as all of Society tries to determine who will actually marry Penelope. Edenham she's been hotly pursuing or Iveston she's been hotly kissing? Who will claim the lady's heart...all in all it's the most entertaining—and most contested—dance to the altar Sophia has yet choreographed.

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Claudia Dain's Bio

Claudia Dain enjoys writing more than cooking, cleaning, or folding laundry. The only thing she enjoys more is being with her family. She has issued a standing invitation for them to sit quietly in the room and watch her while she writes, thereby combining her two favorite pleasures into one spectacularly silent moment.

Visit Claudia's website at: www.claudiadain.com.