In the first of a dazzling series, Mary Jo Putney introduces the Lost Lords--maverick childhood friends with a flair for defying convention. Each is about to discover the woman who is his perfect match--but perfection doesn't come easily, even for the noble Duke of Ashton. . .<br><br>Battered by the sea, Adam remembers nothing of his past, his ducal rank, nor of the shipwreck that almost claimed his life. However, he's delighted to hear that the golden-haired vision tending his wounds is his wife. Mariah's name and face may not be familiar, but her touch, her warmth, feel deliciously right. . .<br><br>When Mariah Clarke prayed for a way to deter a bullying suitor, she didn't imagine she'd find the answer washed ashore on a desolate beach. Convincing Adam that he is her husband is surprisingly easy. Resisting the temptation to act his wife, in every way, will prove anything but. And now a passion begun in fantasy has become dangerously real--and completely irresistible. . .<br><br>&quot;Intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing. . .&quot; --Eloisa James<br><br>&quot;Gentle humor, exotic elements, compelling, flawless prose, and irresistible characters caught in a sweet, sensual dilemma will leave readers smiling, breathless, and anxiously awaiting the next adventure in Putney's new &quot;Lost Lords&quot; series. Readers. . .are in for a rare treat; fortunately, there are more delicacies to come! Putney writes some of the most sensitive, exquisite historicals in the field.&quot; --<i>Library Journal</i>(starred review)<br><br>&quot;The enchanting first Lost Lords novel confirms bestseller Putney as a major force in historical romance. . . Entrancing characters and a superb plot line catapult this tale into stand-alone status.&quot; --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review)<br><br>&quot;If you loved the <i>Fallen Angels,</i> you'll adore the <i>Lost Lords:</i> men who formed unbreakable bonds while at a school for boys of &quot;good birth and bad behavior.&quot; Only the incomparable Putney could bring them to life and have readers yearning to be close to such dynamic heroes and the women who tame them.&quot; --<i>Romantic Times</i> (4 ½ stars)