"Andrew Carrington, Earl of Bellingham, believes in being a gentleman, whether it's fishing a soggy stranger out of the Thames or assisting a fetching lady into his bed. He certainly welcomes the opportunity to help Laura Davenport, a dazzling young widow with a rebellious stepson. But from the moment he sets foot in her drawing room, he gets far more than he bargained for.. On the brink of losing her stepson, Laura turned to the notorious Lord Bellingham for help. How Bell earned his wicked reputation is clear; the surprise is how much more there is to him than the gossip sheets could possibly reveal. Now every moment with this dangerously desirable man puts Laura's good name at risk--and promises pleasure unlike any she has ever known..."--P. [4] of cover.