Innocent debutante Tessa Branscombe senses that underneath her handsome guardian's cool demeanor there is an intensely passionate nature. The arrogant earl infuriates her--yet makes her want to explore those hidden depths.... Peyton Ramsden, Earl of Dursley, has no time for girls--especially those who are suddenly given over to his care! Miss Tessa Branscombe, in particular, is trouble. She tempts this very proper earl to misbehave--and forbidden fruit always tastes that much sweeter.