by Denise Hampton

An Almost Perfect Escape

Cassandra Marston wagered a kiss in acard game with the incorrigible rakeLucien Hollier and willingly paid her debtwhen she lost. But now, desperate forfunds, the beautiful lady challenges himagain ... and wins! Taking Lucien's moneyand fleeing into the night, the surprisinglysweet taste of his kiss still on her lips,Cassie is certain she's seen the last of him -- until an untimely carriage accident forcesher to feign amnesia, and she hears therogue call her his wife!

Lucien is delighted to be able to call the bluff of the delectablevixen who bested him, no doubt through questionable methods. Whether she sticks to her 'lost memory' charade or admitsto a lie, Lucien will get his due! But the bewitching cardsharp isstill holding several aces -- and her next sensuous gamblemay just win the heart of an irresistible scoundrel.