A Countess Never Tells (Captivating Countesses Book 3) by Jenna Jaxon

They say rakes make the best husbands…but do they?At the age of twenty-four, vivacious Kitty Tate is having the time of her life in her first London season–such a good time in fact, she’s caught the eye of Lord Ashwood, the ton ‘s most notorious rake. And he’s caught hers.She’s instantly taken with the handsome lord and finding out he’s a scoundrel doesn’t deter her one bit. Which is why her brother has forbidden her to see him. Unfortunately for him, Kitty has a mind of her own and the willpower to fight for what she wants.Ash plans to be a dedicated rake until he’s old and gray, but at the moment he’s determined to seduce the delicious Miss Tate despite her brother’s objections. She’s such a blend of innocence and siren he cannot wait to welcome her into his bed. When he finds Kitty eager to be seduced, Ash’s desire burns brighter still.But a dastardly wager surfaces, and Ash discovers a truly despicable man is determined to beat him to Kitty’s bed. Forbidden to marry her, Ash must now find another way to protect the woman he’s come to love before she’s ruined by another man.