title: The Duke's Secret Heir (Harlequin Historical)
author:  Sarah Mallory 
description: Sarah Mallory lives in an old farmhouse on the edge of the Yorkshire Pennines and writes historical romantic adventures. She has had over 20 books published and her Harlequin Historicals have won the RoNA Rose Award in 2012 and 2013. Sarah loves to hear from readers! Contact her via her website at: www.sarahmallory.com
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  She vowed to stay clear of men...
  
  But can she resist the ton’s most notorious rake?
  
  Alone in the dirt, her ankle in agony, the last person Molly Morgan wants to
  come to her rescue is the handsome yet infuriating Beau Russington. Molly does
  her utmost to avoid scandalous rakes like Russ, but his dangerous allure
  shakes up her quiet country life. The sparks between them could be explosive,
  if Molly only dare surrender...
  
  “Mallory pens a lovely, sweet second-chance romance.”  
  —RT Book Reviews on The Duke’s Secret Heir
  
  “Passionate, moving and a positive gem.”  
  —RT Book Reviews on A Lady for Lord Randall
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Russ glanced at the lady beside him. Did she realize what she had just said,
  the insult she had just uttered? Of course she did.
  
  He was used to ladies fawning upon him. Never before had one been so openly
  hostile. He felt a momentary shock, until his sense of humor kicked in and he
  laughed.
  
  “I fear a longer acquaintance with