Used book – Dark Fires, BRENDA JOYCE

Jane can't believe her ears. Her Aunt Matilda, out of spite, has decided to place her under the guardianship of the Count of Dragmore! The Count's reputation is dreadful: he's accused of murdering his wife and is known as the Lord of Darkness. Nicholas, for his part, has enough on his plate with his estate and his mistresses, and certainly doesn't want to be burdened with a seventeen-year-old girl. He fully intends to relegate her to some corner of the castle. But Jane's bewitching beauty upsets his plans. Nicholas, a monster? Living by his side, Jane no longer knows what to think... Except that the Count, in his elegant riding attire, is terribly alluring. And at night, the young ward dreams of bold caresses in her guardian's arms. But is it only a dream?