A fortune hunter meets his match in a wealthy lady with her eye on someone else in the delightful fourth Regency of Miller's Infamous Lords series (after Never Kiss a Notorious Marquess). Notorious rake Elliot Havenford desires money, not a wife, but to get the former, he has to accept the latter. Lady Nina Trent secretly dreams of following in her brother's footsteps and marrying for love, but feels obligated to appease her grandmother's wishes with a proper match and sets her sights on the wealthy Duke of Fernbridge. Elliot, who has known Nina since childhood, has been looking at her differently since a good friend reminded him of the fortune she's set to inherit. But wooing the innocent but free-spirited Nina will require more finesse than any of his previous conquests. Elliot offers to help Nina land the Duke by pretending to court her himself and inciting Fernbridge's jealousy, hoping that in so doing he'll be able to seduce her. Miller weaves a tangled web around her central couple, but their compatibility in the midst of all the jealousy and romantic intrigue never wavers, and smooth-talking Elliot's secret heart of gold is sure to make romance fans swoon. This is a charmer. Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary. (June)

With a crumbling estate and a dwindling fortune as his inheritance, Lord Elliot Havenford, Baron Ralston, is in dire need of funds. He intends to marry a rich heiress, quickly--preferably his cousin's lovely friend Nina Trent. Elliot has always been intrigued by Nina, who's intelligent, beautiful, and an accomplished artist. Nina, meanwhile, is pressured by her family to marry the wealthy Duke of Fernbridge, who is at best a safe choice after her recent disastrous engagement. Elliot knows the duke is far too dull for Nina, so he comes up with a scheme to win her hand secretly: he'll pretend to court her to attract the attention of the notoriously competitive duke. The plan backfires when the duke actually pursues Nina, even though she's now attached to the passionate, lively Elliot. VERDICT Miller (Never Kiss a Notorious Marquess) continues her "Infamous Lords" series with a charming entry featuring a surprisingly sweet hero engaging in a romantic rivalry to win a most worthy heroine.--Kathryn Howe, Saint John Free P.L., NB