New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries delights readers yet again with the third sizzling Regency romance in her Hellions of Hallstead Hall series, featuring the independent Lady Minerva Sharpe and the reckless Giles Masters.When a charming rogue proposes she marry him to meet her grandmothers ultimatum, the Sharpe clans strong-willed sister makes a tempting counter-offer that preserves her inheritanceand ignites his imagination. Lady Minerva Sharpe has the perfect plan to thwart her grandmothers demands: become engaged to a rogue! Surely Gran would rather release her inheritance than see her wed a scoundrel. And who better to play the part of Minervas would-be husband than wild barrister Giles Masters, the very inspiration for the handsome spy in the popular gothic novels she writes? The memory of his passionate kiss on her nineteenth birthday has lingered in Minervas imagination, though she has no intention of really falling for such a rakehell, much less marrying him. Little does she know, he really is a covert government operative. When they team up to investigate the mystery behind her parents deaths, their fake betrothal leads to red-hot desire. Then Minerva discovers Giless secret double life, and he must use all the cunning tricks of his trade to find his way back to her heart.