Alexander Randall, the Duke of Daventry, returns from Scotland to find that the love of his life has married another.When the Duke wins her family's estate in a game of cards, Emma Buckland knows she must seek him out and beg its return.The Duke has other ideas, however. He will return the estate to her family on one condition: Emma must become his bride and provide him an heir.Torn between fear and desire, Emma allows herself to be wooed by the rakish Alexander and soon both parties are in turmoil.Will this be a marriage of convenience? Or has the Duke gotten more than he gambled for? Could he be falling in love?"An Intriguing Encounter" is a historical regency romance novel with a guaranteed happily ever after. Roxie Brandon is an author of historical and contemporary romance, beauty and fashion books.Her romances range in setting from Medieval times to the Twentieth Century.She loves walks in the countryside and having afternoon tea with family and friends.
