A Kiss in the Dark Book

Mrs. Smith's fertile imagination is never at a loss as she continues to find fresh new plots. -- Romantic Times

Cressida Charmsworth had only recently learned to savor the pleasures of the rich. Now at the age of twenty-three she was society's darling, having inherited more money than a country girl could ever imagine. Needing to get away from London's social whirlwind, Cressida set her eyes on a quaint summer cottage by the sea. But its owner, Lord Daunty, refused her. Now ensconced in the house next door, she did some midnight snooping -- only to be swept in the lusty embrace of a stranger . . .

Cressida had only recently learned to savor the pleasures of the rich and unencumbered. Now, at the age of 23, she was society's sweetheart. Desiring a respite from London's social whirlwind, she set her eye on a quaint summer cottage by the sea. But its owner, stuffy Lord Dauntry, refused to lend it to her. A midnight encounter just might change his mind. A Regency Romance original.