Walk on the wild side!

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Falling from His Grace (Gentlemen of Temptation #1) by Kristin Vayden     
What do you do when your father autocratically demands that you marry your best friend. Despite the fact that he is desperately in love with your friend.
Liliah Durary, daughter the Duke of Chatterwood, is determined not to go quietly into the night.
She makes the decision to kick up her heels, to maybe live life somewhat before being forced into a platonic marriage. Liliah, Meyer and Rebecca have determined  that if all else fails, the marriage will be just that. The news of a secret club, where all wear a masquerade mask, identities hidden, appeals. Lilia worries at her male acquaintances until they let slip the club's location.
And this is the part that I find hard to imagine, a fairly well sheltered maiden slipping off alone into the less salubrious parts of town in the dark of night to engage in what? All I can think is Danger, Danger, Danger! And in disguise, and alone, being the daughter of a Duke carries no weight.
Lucas Mayfield, the Eighth Earl of Heightfort, and part owner of the exclusive club is flummoxed when he recognizes Liliah in his club. He needs to get to the bottom of it ... hell he needs to get her out of there! But kissing Liliah? That opens up a whole new avenue of problems.
So demanding parents, a daughter walking on the wild side, and a man unwillingly drawn towards the siren call of an innocent crossing the lines makes for an intriguing, if somewhat predictable read.

 A NetGalley ARC

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