The Poet and the Paragon (Signet Regency Romance)

Left sitting at the altar ten years ago, a beautiful shrinking violet devotes her life to writing short stories lauding the virtues of strict morality. But when a riot occurs during one of her public diatribes, she is swept away by a seductive stranger whose passion enthralls her to near-surrender. With tragic timing, her ex-fiance renews his offer of marriage, which she hastily accepts. However, her heart belongs to her handsome savior, who is revealed to be the best friend of her betrothed!.