title: Marrying The Marquis (Zebra Historical Romance)
author:  Sara Blayne 
description: After hearing her father, the earl of Blaidsdale, not only plot to marry her off to an odious cousin but also conspire against the notorious rake Gideon Rochelle, Constance escapes their country estate and sets off to warn Gideon. But he is all too familiar with her father's twisted schemes, since Gideon holds the earl responsible for the murder of his parents. Even though he has spent 10 years carefully nurturing his plans of revenge, Gideon is most concerned about Constance and concludes that the only way he can keep her safe is by marrying her. Gideon and Constance initially agree to a marriage in name only, leaving Gideon free to pursue his plans of revenge, but both Gideon and Constance discover how quickly plans can change when a marriage of convenience turns into one based on love. Blayne's superb characterization and deliciously rich and witty writing are simply dazzling, and her grand and glorious tale is certain to delight readers who enjoy Regency historicals rife with deception, danger, and desire. <i>John Charles</i><br /><i>Copyright  American Library Association. All rights reserved</i>
zlib_text: . . . . .
  Montrose scowled dark enough to crack the earth. “What makes you think I want to go through that
  hell again?”
  Ophelia wasn’t the least bit afraid of his scowls by now. “You have a duty to marry, and you
  know it. I am sure, given time and the right circumstances, you will easily find the perfect bride. Your
  duchess is just waiting to be swept off her feet somewhere. Besides, you’d never let your cousin
  inherit Sherringford for the lack of a son.”
  His face darkened even more.
  She charged on. “Exactly my point. So, you will need a new bride…and perhaps a little practice
  with the ladies.”
  He frowned. “Practice at what? I’m hardly an innocent.”
  Ophelia blushed. She had, of course, heard of Montrose’s sexual escapades from Paul, too. Some
  of them had been quite scandalous tales. But he needed a wife, the right lady, to marry and give him
  an heir. Although it would be somewhat forward to discuss a man’s past love affairs, when dealing
  with Montrose it might be wise to be just as blu