A Duke’s Sweet Temptation by Lucinda Nelson

He thought nothing in life could surprise him anymore. Until he met her.
When Mallory Hartford’s parents died, her world changed forever. Now, left with no one but her trusted maid for company, she has started to believe that a life of misery and loneliness is the only future awaiting her.
But Mallory might have spoken too soon…
Elwyn Dunmore, the Duke of Granville, is a friend of fine wine and socializing. He never thought he’d find true love, especially not in the eyes of someone like Mallory Hartford.
When Mallory and Elwyn meet, the attraction pulling them together is undeniable. But is it strong enough to withstand what their fate has planned out for them?

While Mallory’s enemy returns to haunt her, Elwyn is forced to make the hardest decision of his life. They both soon realise that their need to protect each other and their passion may shatter their love forever.
As time rages against them, mysterious threats threaten to ruin their chance for happiness while their passion turns into a force to protect them or signal their ultimate destruction…