"The Prince Regent insists his cousin and fellow bear shifter Arthur Humphries, the Duke of Osborn, take a mate to ensure the continuation of their species. After all, Arthur is an Alpha, so he must set a good example. The duke would very much prefer to continue his comfortable bachelor lifestyle, but the Prince Regent is not a bear to be poked. Beatrice, the widowed marchioness of Castleton, is in possession of a powerful secret. She knows all about Shifters, her horrible late husband being one of them. At any moment, Beatrice could take advantage of her power over the prince and those like him--that is, unless her own life becomes entangled with them once again. Perhaps a marriage between the Duke of Osborn and Beatrice would resolve thses troublesome issues."--Page 4 of cover.