Nicole Jordan takes the delights of the Regency mating game to breathless new heights in this daring second novel of a superb new trilogy, The Courtship Wars. <br><br>Clever and charming Roslyn Loring, the middle child of three beautiful, independent sisters, knows that true happiness lies in a marriage of the heart&#8211;and she has hers set on a love-match with a neighboring earl. Yet her sharp mind has observed an undeniable truth: Gentlemen lavish passion on their mistresses, not their wives. Roslyn realizes that to win her future husband&#8217;s devotion, she must learn the secrets of kindling a gentleman&#8217;s ardor. Fortunately, she finds a willing tutor in Drew Moncrief, the Duke of Arden, a notorious rake whispered to be London&#8217;s most magnificent lover. If his searing kisses are any indication, the duke<b> </b>is the ideal man to teach Roslyn how to be the perfect mistress.<br><br>Drew begins schooling Roslyn while coolly guarding his heart. But as best-laid plans are thwarted by unexpected events&#8211;including a night of unforgettable passion&#8211;Roslyn and her wickedly arousing tutor discover how easily lessons in pleasure can become lessons in love. . . .