Lara Temple 
Reluctant Viscount 

In this Regency romance, a viscount is accused of murder, and his childhood friend steps up to offer an alibi . . . and her hand in marriage.A decade ago, wallflower Alyssa Drake’s heart broke when Adam Alistair was banished from Mowbray. Now, he’s back-wealthy, titled and more cynical than before! And Alyssa’s determined not to fall under this notorious rake’s spell ever again . . .Reluctant viscount Adam knows only betrayal. But Alyssa proves herself an unexpected ally when he finds his life endangered, and they are forced into a sham engagement. Their betrothal may be fake, but there’s no denying the very real passion that explodes between them!