Dangerous in Diamonds / Madeline Hunter / 359 pages / R. T. Reviewer's Choice Award

To say that Tristan, the Duke of Castleford, is a rake is a gross understatement.  He is known for his carousing and his time spent with the ladies.  He claims to only be sober on Tuesdays and so that is when he must conduct all his business.  He inherits several parcels of land with the stipulation that "the tenants be allowed to remain indefinitely at the current rent of 1 pound a year..."  Castleford is surprised by this bequest as the grantor has a son to whom the property should have gone.  Researching his new property and tenants, Castleford discovers why the son was not given the property and is tamed by the winsome Daphne Joyes.  This was enjoyable, but quite risque.