Compromised and forced into marriage with the long-lost, disreputable son of a duke, vicar`s daughter Samantha Northrup makes the best of a difficult situation?and finds a love she never thought she could have. Lively dialog, concise writing, and an unusual slant on the traditional forced-marriage plot make this story of a tormented hero and a determined heroine one that Maxwell`s fans will be cheer. Maxwell (When Dreams Come True, Avon, 1998) lives in Virginia.