[(Rake's Vow)] [By (author) Stephanie Laurens] published on (January, 2001)

He vowed he?d never marry. To Vane Cynster, Bellamy Hall seems like the perfect place to temporarily hide from London?s husband hunters. But when he encounters irresistible Patience Debbington, Vane realises he?s met his match ... She vowed no man would catch her. Patience isn?t about to succumb to Vane?s sensuous propositions. Yes, his kisses leave her dizzy and his caresses made her melt; but Patience has promised herself she?ll never become vulnerable to a broken heart. Is this one vow that was meant to be broken?