Jessica O’Neill’s stage career made her the toast of London society. But no one suspected her true identity as a high-born young lady risking her good name to save her family from total ruin. And when the handsome Earl of Linton approaches her with an offer she can’t possibly reject, Jessica must learn to play a wealth-hunting wanton to the hilt – and avoid falling in love … Joan Wolf is a USA TODAY bestselling author, whose acclaimed Regency romances have earned her national recognition as a master of the genre. Her many historical and contemporary romances have been highly praised by reviewers and authors alike. Publisher's Weekly reviewed one of her novels as "historical fiction at its finest." Joan was born in New York City but has lived most of her life in Connecticut with her husband, two children and numerous pets. An avid rider and horse owner, she enjoys featuring horses in her novels.