One reluctant heirIf anyone else had asked for his help publishing a naughty novel, Ash would have had the sense to say no. But hes never been able to deny Verity Plum. Now he has his hands full illustrating a book and trying his damnedest not to fall in love with his best friend. The last thing he needs is to discover hes a dukes lost heir. Without a family or a proper education, hes had to fight for his place in the world, and the idea of itand Veritybeing taken away from him chills him to the bone. One radical booksellerAll Verity wants is to keep her brother out of prison, her business afloat, and her hands off Ash. Lately it seems shes not getting anything she wants. She knows from bitter experience that she isnt cut out for romance, but the more time she spends with Ash, the more she wonders if maybe shes been wrong about herself.One disaster waiting to happenAsh has a month before his identity is exposed, and he plans to spend it with Verity. As they explore their long-buried passion, it becomes harder for Ash to face the music. Can Verity accept who Ash must become or will he turn away the only woman hes ever loved?