<p>Richard Hill, the Earl of Windermere, might desperately require a wife and heir, but thoughts of duty fly from his mind when he rescues Esme, Lady Heathcote, from the embarrassment of a failed affair. They usually never agree about anything. He&rsquo;s never even kissed the vexing widow. But when the opportunity arises to whisk her away for a no-strings-attached rendezvous, Richard can&rsquo;t imagine a better way to spend a moonlit evening.</p><p>Esme has never lacked for admirers, but having Lord Windermere&rsquo;s company goes a long way to ease the pain of losing her suddenly betrothed lover. And when Windermere suggests an affair, Esme is intrigued by the blazing-hot connection even while knowing their relationship has no future beyond his house party.</p><p>But as with any temptation, it&rsquo;s a bargain they&rsquo;ll soon regret.</p>