The self-reliant young widow also has a dark, secretive past that makes her a perfect suspect. His eccentric uncles fall from a parapet looks like murder, and Minerva gained a great deal from his death. Chase Radnor, gentleman investigator and nephew to the late duke, is instantly suspicious upon meeting newly minted heiress Minerva Hepplewhite. Booklist Review Quotes Praise for Heiress for Hire At the heart of this smart, satisfying Regency romance-the first in a new trilogy from Hunter (Never Deny a Duke)-is the mystery of why a duke would bequeath a fortune to a woman hed never met. Publishers Weekly Brilliant, compelling. Romance readers craving substantive mystery and intelligent leads will savor this pitch-perfect love story. Madeline Hunters novels are: smart, satisfying Regency romance. But as proximity gives way to mutual seduction, Chase realizes he craves a much deeper alliance. She may be the perfect person to help him uncover the truth about his uncles demise. Maddeningly, with her unexpected inheritance, she has set up a discreet detective business to rival Chases own. Chase cant decide whether Minerva is a wronged woman or a femme fatale.

Only one thing could surprise her more: her sudden attraction to this exasperating man. Now hes insisting that Minerva has inherited a fortune from his uncle, a wealthy duke.

Instead she wallops the rogue over the head and ties him up-only to realize he is Chase Radnor, a gentleman and grandson of a lord, and a man who makes it his business to investigate suspicious matters. When an intruder breaks into her home, she doesnt swoon or simper. Minerva Hepplewhite has learned the hard way how to take care of herself.

Book Synopsis USA Today Bestseller In this stunning series debut from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter, a dukes mysterious bequest brings fortune-and passion-to three young women.

Never Deny a Duke by Madeline Hunter