Passion Fever - Dutiful Wives, #3

Can a fierce and magnificent lion unite two lovers torn apart by deception and regret?When spirited Charlotte Treloar's impetuous elopement ends in disaster, she's rescued by dashing Jasper Creighton. Jasper's wit and charm are such delightful contrasts to her erstwhile suitor's smug arrogance, that Charlotte endeavours to entice him into her bed, curious to experience the pleasures of marriage. But Jasper, determined to wed a virtuous bride, returns her to Miss Prism's Ladies Seminary, agreeing to grant her second greatest wish: to introduce her to Master Edward, the majestic lion at the Regent's Menagerie. Three years later, Jasper discovers Charlotte is about to wed the cruel hunter, Lord Collingwood. On his way to prevent the marriage, Jasper is waylaid by an unexpected opportunity: the chance to wreak vengeance on an old adversary. Will he be too late? Realising his mistakes, Jasper enlists the help of an unlikely ally-Master Edward himself-setting in motion a plan with unexpected consequences that will change their lives forever.
In this steamy Regency romance of second chances, a resolute heroine and a stubborn hero must risk everything to realize the true value of love.