When Catriona Hennessy receives a predication, she is exceedingly vexed. How can she unite with a rake like Richard (Scandal) Cynster - a masterful man with a scandalous reputation? More shocking still is her guardian's will which decrees that she and Richard be wed within a week.Though charmed by his commanding presence, and wooed by his heated kisses, she will not give up her independence. So Catriona forms a plan to get the heir she needs without taking wedding vows... -- back cover.