Initiating Christian (Brothers of the Absinthe Club #3)

A scandal shy woman and a secret admirer... Lauren DeSerre is widowed, independent, and most importantly, values respectability. It was bad enough that her affair with the notorious Duke of Bellingham ever came to light, but when her rakish former lover reveals his younger brother has a penchant for her, she cannot believe she is the least bit tempted. One taste of scandal was more than enough. However, Christian is just the opposite of the devilish duke, and his interest unexpectedly intrigues her. Christian Foster harbors a hidden passion. He knows he isn't in the least like his charming older sibling, especially when it comes to women, but it doesn't stop him from having a fantasy or two about the captivating woman he just can't get out of his mind. When he discovers he has an opportunity to spend a clandestine evening with the luscious Lauren DeSerre, he can't help but accept. After all, it might be his only chance to prove to her that when you couple love with physical attraction, the combination can be combustible...