SHE VOWED TO RESIST HIM Her wealth and beauty have made Miss Portia Crompton the catch of the season. Secretly determined to wed the maharajah's son she left behind in India, Portia ignores the money-hungry bucks who ply her with bouquets and bonbons. But one suitor will not be deterred: Colin Byrd, Viscount Ratcliffe. He is persistent and presumptuous - and wickedly tempting. HE VOWED TO HAVE HER Colin has no delusions about romance. He's a rake, a womanizer, and a murderer, and seduction comes as easily to him as breathing. Portia's fortune is an irresistible lure until Colin's mercenary scheme hits a snag. Winning her dowry is no longer enough - he wants her heart and her passion. The more adamant she is in her refusal, the more determined he is to seduce her...PRAISE FOR SEDUCING THE HEIRESS: ''This decadent Regency romance debut is carried along by a spunky heroine and sumptuous descriptions of upper-class life.'' Publishers Weekly ''This book has it all: a fabulous hero, a wonderful heroine, and sizzling passion. Read it and watch the sparks fly!'' Christina Dodd ''Guaranteed to seduce readers everywhere.This book is something truly special, an unforgettable story filled with passion, intrigue, and sweep-you-away romance.'' Susan Wiggs Rouge Romance - your first stop for romance books