After the death of his betrothed, Colin, the Duke of Hathstone, joins the war to escape the torturous memories. But when he returns, his mother makes him promise he will leave his past behind and find a loving wife. Sassy and bold, Lady Janette does everything in her power to avoid unwanted suitors—especially rakes. But her focus turns elsewhere once she’s forced to get married to a cruel man that threatens to destroy her sister. Until the Duke comes to save her…Everything changes the day Colin and Janette’s lips touch. What started as hate soon turns into a passionate love beyond control. But they need to resist each other if they want to stay alive.