She never thought she would need a knight-in-shining-armor - most especially in the form of her best friend's brother.

Despite the scandals that plague his family, future duke Lord Gideon Sutcliffe vows to restore the dukedom's reputation and refill its coffers. His two solutions? Finding the treasure he's been hunting, or marrying for a worthwhile dowry.

Neither of which includes Lady Madeline Bainbridge. With a paltry dowry, average looks, a forthright, dramatic manner, and a penchant for all things Gothic, she is the last woman Gideon would need. Nor does his straightforward, responsible manner match her reckless ways.

When Madeline is kidnapped by those determined to reclaim the treasure, it will be a race to see who rescues her first - Gideon or herself. When they begin to see that there is more to one another than they initially assumed, will the mismatched pair escape unscathed and find the treasure, or does fortune have another ending in store?

This is best-friend's-brother, opposites attract, he-falls-first Regency romance featuring a gothic-loving heroine and a dutiful future duke. The Reckless Rogues series is best read in order.

The Reckless Rogues

1 - The Earl's Secret

2 - The Viscount's Code

3 - The Scholar's Key

4 - The Lord's Compass

5 - The Heir's Fortune