As Melissande and Jasper embark on a passionate game of cat and mouse, secrets from the past begin to resurface. But to her chagrin, her husband pursues her, wooing her as if she were a paramour, not his lady wife. She has loved, and lost, before, and will do anything to keep him from learning her terrible weakness: she' s secretly been in love with him for years.

Melissande, however, is determined to keep her husband at a distance. Although Jasper is initially only interested in producing an heir, he soon becomes entranced by his wife-prim and proper by day, wanton by night- and vows to learn her secrets. Knowing that Jasper is under pressure to marry, Melisande Flemming grasps her fate with both hands and volunteers to wed him.

All Jasper wants is to find a lady who will put up with him long enough to wed so he can retreat to his life of debauchery-a life that keeps the haunting memories of his past at bay. Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, has a problem: he needs to marry and produce an heir to the title. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Mass Market Paperback. Thus, she sets out to seduce her husband by night even as he starts turning up in her life during the day. More of his time, more of his thoughts and heart, and really, while we're on the subject, more lovemaking. But to her chagrin, she wants more from the Jasper. What does Melisande do all day? What does she think about? Melisande, however, has everything she told herself she'd be content with: marriage to the man she loves. Knowing that Jasper is under pressure to marry, Melisande grasps her fate with both hands and volunteers to wed him, even though she means nothing to him.Īlthough Jasper is initially only interested in producing an heir, their wedding night is pleasant, if not earth-shattering and he oddly enough finds himself curious about his wife. Melisande Fleming, on the other hand, has been secretly in love with Jasper for years.

All Jasper wants is to find a lady who will put up with him long enough to wed so he can return to his customary life of drinking and womanizing.

To Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt