T. J. Burden

                                                      Guarding Her Secret

                                                       

                                                     Lara discovers that her tryst with a handsome stranger has                                                                  brought about an unwelcome outcome.  When she realizes that                                                          he is not in a position to marry her she is devastated. What can                                                          she do?  Her only option to avoid a scandal was to marry and                                                                quick. It becomes known that a duke, a few years older is seeking                                                      a wife to give him an heir. His life is almost over due to a heart                                                            disease.  He agrees to marry her, coming from an aristocratic                                                              family background she is suitable.

                                                     When she finds out that her seducer is invited to the ball she is                                                            terrified.  Will he recognaize her and give her away?