Dangerous Engagement Author:Caroline Courtney The Earl of Templecombe had dared to kiss Miranda Melbury at first meeting. Perhaps he had been provoked--she had been wearing boy's clothing, had spoken to him with most unladylike acerbity and had required rescue when her horse bolted. But surely a man so ready to take advantage of a lady in distress deserved the slap she gave him. — Now, it wa... more »s rumored that the earl, somewhat the worse for gambling losses, was looking for a new source of funds. Was he planning to offer for Miranda because she had become an heiress--or did he plan to finance his future by other, more criminal, means?« less