A rake's vow - stephanie laurens

With both of her parents gone, Patience Debbington is accustomed to managing her own affairs, and those of her teenage brother Gerrard.

To her love is dangerous, men uninteresting and faithless.

Gerrard needs a suitable mentor, but when tall, elegant Vane Cynster rides into her life, Patience sees nothing but an arrogant, presumptuous dandy--a man who drinks in her very soul like a fine wine and intoxicates her in the bargain.

He vowed hed never marry.

To Vane Cynster, Bellamy Hall seems like the perfect place to temporarily hide from Londons husband hunters.

But when he encounters irresistible Patience Debbington, Vane realises hes met his match .

She vowed no man would catch her.

Patience isnt about to succumb to Vanes sensuous propositions.

Yes, his kisses leave her dizzy and his caresses made her melt; but Patience has promised herself shell never become vulnerable to a broken heart.

Is this one vow that was meant to be broken?.