Living quietly as an outcast, the illegitimate daughter of Lord Kelly, stunningly beautiful Violet Durbin, constantly fends off illicit propositions from society men. In an attempt to keep his nephew from becomming involved with Violet, the haughty Duke of Hawkinston falls in love with her himself and begins a relentless pursuit. But Violent has sworn she will not stain her father's name by becomming a kept woman. But Violet's beauty also attacts dangerous men and the stepson of the duke's sister, Lord Cade Souten, has developed a dangerous obsession over Violet and will not rest until she is his, by whatever means...      

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