The thrill of the chase. Free-spirited Lilian Loring doesn't believe in love. For her, marriage is best avoided entirely, despite what her parents - and society - think. So when the charismatic Marquess of Claybourne - a notorious rake - begins to show interest, she goes into hiding in a scandalous boarding house. Never having had a woman discourage his advances before, Claybourne is set on winning Lilian's hand - even if he must besmirch his reputation. ''Rouge Romance'' - your first stop for romance books.