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Three Nights with a Scoundrel
Part #3 of "Stud Club" series by Tessa Dare
Romance
In Tessa Dare’s dazzling new trilogy, the men of the Stud Club live and play by their own rules—until passion changes the game. The bastard son of a nobleman, Julian Bellamy is now polished to perfection, enthralling the ton with wit and charm while clandestinely plotting to ruin the lords, ravish the ladies, and have the last laugh on a society that once spurned him. But after meeting Leo Chatwick, a decent man and founder of an elite gentlemen’s club, and Lily, Leo’s enchanting sister, Julian reconsiders his wild ways. And when Leo’s tragic murder demands that Julian hunt for justice, he vows to see the woman he secretly loves married to a man of her own class. Lily, however, has a very different husband in mind. She’s loved Julian forever, adores the man beneath the rakish façade, and wants to savor the delicious attraction they share—as his wife. His insistence on marrying her off only reinforces her intent to prove that he is the only man for her. Obsessed with catching a killer, Julian sinks back to the gutters of his youth, forcing Lily to reach out with a sweet, reckless passion Julian can’t resist. Can her desire for a scoundrel save them both—or will dangerous secrets threaten more than their tender love?
Sweetest Scoundrel
Elizabeth Hoyt
Romance
SHE'S TAKING CHARGE
Prim, proper, and thrifty, Eve Dinwoody is all business when it comes to protecting her brother's investment. But when she agrees to control the purse strings of London's premier pleasure garden, Harte's Folly, she finds herself butting heads with an infuriating scoundrel who can't be controlled.
HE'S RUNNING THE SHOW
Bawdy and bold, Asa Makepeace doesn't have time for a penny-pinching prude like Eve. As the garden's larger-than-life owner, he's already dealing with self-centered sopranos and temperamental tenors. He's not about to let an aristocratic woman boss him around . . . no matter how enticing she is.
BUT LOVE CONQUERS ALL
In spite of her lack of theatrical experience—and her fiery clashes with Asa—Eve is determined to turn Harte's Folly into a smashing success. But the harder she tries to manage the stubborn rake, the harder it is to ignore his seductive charm and raw magnetism. There's no denying the smoldering fire between them—and trying to put it out would be the greatest folly of all.
American Scoundrel American Scoundrel American Scoundrel
Thomas Keneally
Literature & Fiction / Nonfiction
Hero, adulterer, bon vivant, murderer and rogue, Dan Sickles led the kind of existence that was indeed stranger than fiction. Throughout his life he exhibited the kind of exuberant charm and lack of scruple thatwins friends, seduces women, and gets people killed. In American Scoundrel Thomas Keneally, the acclaimed author of Schindler's List," "creates a biographythat is as lively and engrossing as its subject.
Dan Sickles was a member of Congress, led a controversial charge at Gettysburg, and had an affair with the deposed Queen of Spain-among manyother women. But the most startling of his many exploits was his murder of Philip Barton Key (son of Francis Scott Key), the lover of his long-suffering and neglected wife, Teresa. The affair, the crime, and the trialcontained all the ingredients of melodrama needed to ensure that it was the scandal of the age. At the trial's end, Sickles was acquitted and hardly chastened. His life, in which outrage and accomplishment hadequal force, is a compelling American tale, told with the skill of a master narrative. "From the Trade Paperback edition."
Snowed in with the Scoundrel
Kat Sterling
She craves solitude... When a disastrous holiday party leaves Imogen Radford publicly jilted, she hightails it to her family's remote cabin in the Cascade Mountains. But her desire to sulk alone with her photography equipment for Christmas is challenged by the arrival of a captivating half-naked scoundrel. A scoundrel who just so happens to be her former childhood best friend... He's on the run... Tommy Solberg prides himself on three things: tidiness, a robust knowledge of literature, and a knack for book burglary. But when his latest caper lands him in peril of frostbite, he seeks refuge in an isolated cabin. The sole occupant is the one girl–now a vivacious, charming woman–who has the power to melt the ice around his heart. The storm has other ideas... As snowstorms rage outside the cozy cabin, Tommy and Imogen find themselves swept up in a whirlwind of desire. But what happens...
The Scoundrel
Part #1 of "Club Southside" series by Delta James
<p><strong><em>He was hired to protect her.</em><br><br>Samantha</strong><br>Someone doesn't like what I write. That's okay, erotic romance isn't for everyone, but I like it and it pays the bills. First, there were private messages on social media, followed by emails—both full of vitriol and venom. Coming home after a day out in London, I knew someone had been in my home. I got on the first flight out of London and landed in Chicago.<strong><br><br>Kingston</strong><br>A mercenary with a dark history. I thought I'd never see the light of day again until Robert Fitzwallace walked through the door and dragged me out. After two years of healing, Fitz recruited me to head up the operations for the new Cerberus Group in Chicago. Like our counterpart in London, headquarters are located over a lifestyle club—the Windy City's newest and best...Club Southside.<br><br>After pacing in...
The Forgiven Scoundrel (Tricking the Scoundrels, #5)
Laura A. Barnes
Secrets have a way of coming to light…She never allowed her heart to love another. He had never forgotten her. Will their secrets keep them apart? Or would their love overcome them?Belle portrayed herself as two different women in London. To the lower class she was Rosie, a young widow who lost her husband too soon. A generous lady who befriended all, always helping those in need. To the peers of the realm, she was the notorious Madame Bellerose. Her establishment in Covent Garden was the most sought after to gain membership. Every gentleman attempted to bed the sultry Belle, but she favored no man with entry to her boudoir. She gave her soul away to one man years ago and there would be no other for her. Belle found contentment in the life she created to survive with her flourishing business and her new friendships. Until the man who stole her heart and abandoned her years ago returned. Phillip dominated her senses, making her crave what they once had. Can Belle forgive Phillip for abandoning her and risk her heart to loving him again?Lord Phillip Delamont had only one purpose for his return to London. And that was to find the woman he loved. To his surprise, his young son befriended the lady he desired. However, at every turn her friends would thwart his attempts to seek her attentions. His frustrations would only leave him wanting her more. A chance invitation for a game of cards leads Phillip into discovering Belle's true identity. Once he realized the woman Belle had become his need to make her his again became his primary goal. Can Phillip convince Belle that they are meant to be together forever?Secrets. As Phillip pursues Belle, they keep their secrets hidden from one another. Secrets that could help to heal their hearts. Will they let their past continue to haunt them? Or will they confess their true love?The Forgiven Scoundrel is the final book in Laura A. Barnes's Tricking the Scoundrels series. If you enjoy reading about long lost loves then you'll love Belle and Phillip's passionate affair.Enjoy The Forgiven Scoundrel today.Tricking the ScoundrelsWhom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? Whom Shall I Marry… An Earl or A Duke? I Shall Love the Earl The Scoundrel's WagerThe Forgiven Scoundrel
Scoundrel’s Vengeance (Highlander's Pact Book 1)
Sky Purington
Scoundrel’s Vengeance (Highlander’s Pact, Book One)
Sea Scoundrel
Annette Blair
Romance
Lady Patience Kendall crossed the sea to marry, but her intended died before she arrived. Only one way to get home: charge four hapless American Colonials to find them titled husbands in London. At the ship, she realized their mothers expected each to wed the Marquess of Andover, so she’d have to seek an introduction. How hard could it be?SEA SCOUNDREL, (Lady Patience, the uncut version.), Knave of Hearts, One of FourLady Patience Kendall crossed the sea to marry, but her intended died before she arrived in America. Penniless and stranded, she found a risky way to get home: Charge several rich Colonials to take their daughters to England and find them rich, titled husbands. Only at ship's departure did she realize every motherwanted her daughter towed the same man, the Marquess of Andover. She’d surely be able to get an introduction. On the journey, Captain Grant St. Benedict was anything but friendly. Just because her girls caused a few mishaps aboard ship? Grant had never met a woman more irritating, or more desirable, than the Lady Patience Kendall. But however dangerous his interest, he couldn’t resist teaching the delicious distraction that independence was nothing to passion. CAPTIVE SCOUNDREL, (Formerly Lady Faith.), Knave of Hearts, Book TwoPROPER SCOUNDREL (Formerly Scoundrel in Disguise), Knave of Hearts, Book ThreeHOLY SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, Book FourReview Quotes for SEA SCOUNDREL:“The love story between the Captain and his lady is simply marvelous. The dialogue is witty and the girls’ shipboard antics will have you laughing out loud. Don’t miss this one.” Suzanne Coleburn, The Belles & Beaux of Romance “This lighthearted romance interlaced with humorous, zany, shipboard antics, charming repartee, matchmaking, and sensual love scenes, will delight any lover of historical romance.” Sofia, Calico Trails Review“Ms. Blair's writing is as smooth as a fine Kentucky bourbon. Sexy ... fun ... top notch entertainment. ” Debbie, Romance Reader at Heart
The Scoundrel's Bartered Bride
Virginia Heath
Marriage...To the highest bidderLady Lydia Barton cannot seem to avoid Owen Wolfe since he's returned after being wrongly transported for stealing her family's jewels! But Lydia has more pressing problems, like her impending arranged marriage. Until Owen makes her father a counteroffer for her hand. Is Owen purely after her society connections, or dare Lydia hope that the charming stable boy she once loved is still within her ruthless, wealthy new husband?"Virginia Heath's writing is as warm, witty, and insightful as ever...one of the best authors of historical romance around."—All About Romance on The Determined Lord Hadleigh"I loved every minute of this story along with the wonderful witty moments that I have come to love from Virginia Heath's writing."—Rae Reads on The Determined Lord Hadleigh
Christmas With a Scoundrel
Bethany M. Sefchick
Romance / Fantasy
Faced with a choice between becoming a mistress to a cousin she despises or a lifetime locked away in Bedlam, Lady Arabella Whitmore has concluded that she might have been a bit rash when she ran away from home instead. While Aria has no desire to end up as one of her despicable cousin's many bed partners, she has no desire to freeze to death in the wilds of England either. Except that as the winter turns harsh and cold, she discovers that surviving on her own is much more difficult than she expected.An outcast from proper English society, Dr. Michael Longford barely survived the war against Napoleon during his time as a field surgeon. Known as "Satan's Physician," Michael is both physically and emotionally scarred, preferring to brood at his estate in Somerset than to re-enter Society as many have urged. After all, what woman would desire a man like him in her bed?When a dying Aria is discovered hiding in his stables, Michael must use...
Noble Scoundrel (Peril & Persuasion Book 1)
Amy Sandas
Historical / Romance
To protect a daring young lady and her brother, he must defeat his villainous past or lose the only thing worth fighting for. Hardened by a childhood in the rookery and honed by years as a bare-knuckle boxer, Mason Hale revels in his reputation as a ruthless moneylender to London's Underworld. But everything changes when he commits to caring for his young daughter and the mysterious boy who protected her when Mason couldn't. When Lady Katherine Blackwell discovers someone is intent upon abducting her brother for an unknown purpose, she has no one to turn to except a man known for brutal efficiency in the boxing ring and on the streets. She just needs Hale to keep her brother out of danger while she uncovers who is behind the attacks. As the East End scoundrel takes up residence in their Mayfair manor, Katherine starts to suspect their bodyguard is made of more than brute strength and a brash attitude. And though Mason has no illusions regarding his sordid and violent history, the more Lady Katherine declares she doesn't need a hero, the more he wants to be exactly that. If you like shameless heroes, intrepid heroines, and undeniable chemistry, you'll love Amy Sandas's bold new historical romance novel, Noble Scoundrel.
The Scout and the Scoundrel
Barbara Ann Wright
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Romance / Gay & Lesbian
Zara del Amanecer's purpose in life is to do her duty, whether as a noble or a scout. She never shirks her responsibilities, especially with missions as simple as this one: to reconnoiter the border with the Firellian Empire and report anything suspicious. Easily done, even with a new recruit conscripted from prison. Never mind that Veronique the thief ignites unfamiliar feelings in Zara, from furious loathing to overwhelming desire.Roni can't stop imagining how passionate Zara would be if she thought less about duty, or even if she cared more about survival. Because the Firellians have a new magical weapon no one suspected, and they're not about to let anyone who's seen it get out alive. In the sights of an empire planning invasion, Zara and Roni's principles might not be the only things sacrificed.Book 2 in the Sisters of Sarras Trilogy
That Old Scoundrel Death
Bill Crider
Mystery / Westerns
Beloved Texas Sheriff Dan Rhodes is back with his final murder case in That Old Scoundrel Death. When a man is run off the road by a thug with a snake tattooed around his neck, Sheriff Dan Rhodes knows it's his duty to stop and help out. The grateful victim gives his name as Cal Stinson, on his way to the nearby town of Thurston to take a look at the old school building before the city tears it down.The next day, Cal Stinson turns up again. Only this time, he's dead.His body is found in the dilapidated school that's about to be razed, and the woman who let Cal onto the premises claims he gave his name as Bruce Wayne. Whoever is he is, he was shot in the back of the head, and a piece of chalk lies inches away from his hand, under a lone line on the chalkboard, his last words unfinished.Between not-so-bright hoodlums who can't seem to stay on the right side of the law, powerful families in town who are ready to go to battle...
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ
Part #16 of "Canongate Myth" series by Philip Pullman
Children's Books / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Fantasy
Upon its hardcover publication, renowned author Philip Pullman’s The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ provoked heated debates and stirred a frenzy of controversy throughout the clerical and literary worlds alike with its bold retelling of the life of Jesus Christ.In this remarkable piece of fiction, famously atheistic author Philip Pullman challenges the events of the Gospels and puts forward his own compelling and plausible version of the life of Jesus. Written with unstinting authority, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ is a pithy, erudite, subtle, and powerful book by a beloved author, a text to be read and reread, studied and unpacked, much like the Good Book itself.
The Scoundrel in Her Bed
Lorraine Heath
Romance
The bastard son of a nobleman, Finn Trewlove was a shameful secret raised by a stranger. As Finn came of age he had secrets, too—the clandestine nights spent with an earl's daughter. But her promise of forever ended in betrayal. Driven by a past that haunts her, Lady Lavinia Kent seeks redemption in London's underworld, engaged in a daring cause inspired by the young man to whom she gave her innocence, and who then proved himself a scoundrel by abandoning her. When their paths cross again, they can't deny the yearning and desire that still burns. As they discover the truth behind the deceptions that tore them apart, Finn and Lavinia must fight to reclaim what they've lost, no matter how dangerous—because love is worth the risk....
How to Fall for a Scoundrel
Kate Bateman
Two unlikely allies team up to solve a case in this novel filled with Kate Bateman's signature sparkling voice, exciting adventures, and steamy chemistry.As a founding member of King & Co., London's most successful private investigation firm, studious Eleanor Law delights in secretly proving that women can solve crimes just as well as men. When a charming con man pretends to be her fictional boss, "Charles King," Ellie knows he's lying, but accepting the scoundrel's offer of help might just be the key to cracking her new case and recovering a priceless manuscript."Henri Bonheur"—or "Harry" as he asks to be called—claims his criminal past is behind him, but a man who steals and seduces with such consummate ease can never be trusted. As the investigation draws them deeper into danger and desire, Ellie's infuriated to realize she's developed feelings for her law-breaking accomplice. How can she love the scoundrel when she doesn't even know his...
Scoundrel
Sarah Weinman
A Recommended Read from: The Los Angeles Times * Town and Country * The Seattle Times * Publishers Weekly * Lit Hub * Crime Reads * AlmaFrom the author of The Real Lolita and editor of Unspeakable Acts, the astonishing story of a murderer who conned the people around him—including conservative thinker William F. Buckley—into helping set him freeIn the 1960s, Edgar Smith, in prison and sentenced to death for the murder of teenager Victoria Zielinski, struck up a correspondence with William F. Buckley, the founder of National Review. Buckley, who refused to believe that a man who supported the neoconservative movement could have committed such a heinous crime, began to advocate not only for Smith's life to be spared but also for his sentence to be overturned.So begins a bizarre and tragic tale of mid-century America. Sarah Weinman's Scoundrel leads us through the twists of fate and fortune that brought Smith to...
The Scoundrel and the Scientist
Eliana Piers
She's the scientist desperate to find her new home.He's the bumbling scoundrel who kisses her. It was all an incredible accident. Miss Chloe Penbrook hadn't meant to lose focus on her plans and allow the strange, but attractive man to kiss her. But they had ended up on the floor. And he had landed on top of her. And it was all so convenient to just...kiss. It was all an incredible accident. Lord Barnaby Ashbourne hadn't meant to stumble into her store, knock over her soap, and fall on top of her soft and supple body. But how could he resist fate? Can Chloe work against the odds and make a new home for family all on her own? Or will fate intervene and show her that she doesn't have to do it alone, that, in fact, love and life plans can go hand in hand? This is the second book in the steamy new regency series, The Ashbourne...
Beach Life Scoundrel
Adnan W Sarwar
Leonard is sat on a solitary beach, having escaped a life that nearly destroyed him. Opposite him is sat Burt, dressed in a black suave suit despite the searing heat. He gives Leonard a glare straight from Hell itself. An exploration of the psyche, masculinity, ego and the conquering of oneself. A gripping short story that will make you ponder on your own demons, insecurities and way of living.Leonard is sat on a solitary beach, having escaped a life that nearly destroyed him. Opposite him is sat Burt, dressed in a black suave suit despite the searing heat. He gives Leonard a glare straight from Hell itself. "Why did you runaway from everything we built to sit here like a self righteous pilgrim? Why did you deny everything we created for...this?" pleads Burt. Leonard is here to kill Burt. Why? The mystery will unravel as the battle lines are drawn for the redemption of a soul. An exploration of the psyche, masculinity, ego and the conquering of oneself. A gripping short story that will make you ponder on your own demons, insecurities and way of living.
Curse of the Wicked Scoundrel
Sadie Bosque
People call him Hades. He is like the dark prince himself: enigmatic, mysterious, and dangerous. Nobody knows his real name. Nobody knows anything about him. He has been cursed to lead his life in loneliness, because everyone who's ever been close to him very soon died. Eloise Gunning is hard-working and practical. She helps her brother with his work, keeps to herself, and is set to marry a safe, decent young man. Her entire life is planned out. Suddenly, her world tilts on its axis when she is kidnapped and confined in the lair of the beastly man. Nothing is as it seems in this strange place, especially not its owner. Eloise cannot deny her attraction to the dark and powerful man, nor the pull of his irresistible kisses. As their bond strengthens, the world around them begins to crumble, forcing them to wonder: is the curse real? And can they break it before it's too late?
Jilted by a Scoundrel
Part #2 of "Jilted Brides Trilogy" series by Cheryl Holt
CHERYL HOLT continues to delight readers with the thrilling, dramatic second novel in her Jilted Brides trilogy... Winifred Watson grew up as the only daughter of a decorated war hero. When he died suddenly, she was shocked to learn that he was bankrupt and she lost everything to pay his final debts. She'd hoped to wed her fiancé—a steady, handsome man who would have guided her through the tumult of her father's death. But when her penury was revealed, her fickle betrothed jilted her at the altar. His treacherous conduct pitched her into a downward spiral that she can't seem to halt... John Dunn escaped his dreary home by joining the army when he was sixteen. He loved his years as a soldier and planned to dedicate the remainder of his life to King and country. But he was swept into a scandal and drummed out of the service. He's returned to his family's isolated, dreary castle on the Cornwall coast, but it's the one spot on the globe he vowed to never visit...
To Love A Scoundrel (London Season Matchmaker Book 5)
Part #5 of "London Season Matchmaker" series by Lucy Adams
Miss Dinah Shepherd Came To The Whitehaven Estate Having Lost Both 0f Her Parents. Sent From The Continent To England, She Finds A Welcome Embrace From All 0f Her Cousins But One.Grayson, Marquess of Whitehaven, has little time for Dinah, but not for the reasons she might suppose. Having battled his affections for her for some time, he does all he can to push her away, thinking her much too pure of heart for the likes of him. Drawn back into gambling, he drinks far too much and loses a great deal more, rendering him dangerously in debt.When Dinah comes to Lord Whitehaven’s rescue, her heart begins to fill with compassion. When he tells her the truth, instead of rejecting him, Dinah comes to realize that her critical and judgemental spirit have done nothing but cause pain. Resolving to change her ways and to aid her cousin, Dinah begins to realize that her heart is changing towards him in ways she never expected.When Grayson’s debts catch up with him, he and Dinah must forge a way through. Will they be victorious? Or will Grayson’s past sins bring such dire consequences that they will lose each other forever…
Dirty Scoundrel
Jessica Clare
Romance
In a sizzling novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Dirty Money, there’s rich, and then there’s filthy rich when an oil tycoon takes being a roughneck billionaire to a new level.
Clay Price has everything he’s ever wanted, except the one thing money can’t buy—Natalie Weston. Years ago, Clay and Natalie were in love... until she turned down his marriage proposal. Now Clay and his brothers are oil-rich billionaires, and they can have whatever they want. And what Clay wants is Natalie in his bed, no matter what it takes. If it means being ruthless, he’ll do it.
Natalie gave up on true love years ago when the realities of the world destroyed her fairy-tale hopes. Giving up Clay is her biggest regret in life, and she’s excited to see him return... until she finds out why. Clay’s got one hell of a proposal for her: he’ll save her father’s business and bail Natalie out of debt if she’ll agree to become his very personal assistant. It’s clear that he wants more from her than just typing.
It’s also clear that Natalie has no choice. This scoundrel’s bet could destroy any hope they had of reconciliation—or it could bring them together once and for all...
An Imperfect Scoundrel
Alyssa Drake
Falling in love with a pirate wasn't part of her plan, especially one as ruthless as Captain Shaw. Fleeing a deranged killer intent on murdering her family, Alana sets sail for America. Two weeks into the voyage, her ship is attacked by marauders. Abducted, and assigned to the captain's quarters as a manservant, she carries out her duties under the guise of her late husband, Sebastian Dubois, her treachery placing her in unforeseen peril. The final voyage of Captain Shaw was meant to do one thing, earn him enough money to retire before the Navy puts a noose around his neck. Forming an attachment to the fiery redhead pretending to be a man was not. Upon discovering her deception, he conceals her identity from his men, the decision leading to catastrophic consequences. When Alana is falsely accused of theft, the crew demands satisfaction, and he's left with no option but to carry out the sentence of death. For what pirate...
The Scoundrel's Daughter
Anne Gracie
Romance
When Lady Charlton is forced into becoming London's most reluctant matchmaker, sparks fly and romance ensues, from the national bestselling author of Marry in Scarlet.Alice, Lady Charlton, newly-widowed and eager to embrace a life free of her domineering husband is devastated when a scoundrel appears, brandishing letters that could ruin her. To prevent their publication he wants Alice to find a noble husband—a lord!—for his daughter, Lucy. Alice is forced to agree to his blackmail but when Lucy arrives, she has absolutely no interest in her father's scheme. A lord, she says, will only look down his nose at her—and she's having none of that!Desperate to retrieve the letters, Alice enlists the aid of her handsome young nephew, Gerald, who in turn seeks the help of his former commanding officer, James, Lord Tarrant. James is soon beguiled by the marriage-averse lady and sets out to teach her about...
A Loving Scoundrel
Johanna Lindsey
Romance / Historical Fiction / Fantasy
THE MALORYS ARE BACK!
Johanna Lindsey brings to glorious life her beloved aristocratic family of adventurous rogues and spirited ladies as the Malorys confront the shocking news that Jeremy, the rakehell son of gentleman pirate James Malory, has fallen in love.
When Jeremy Malory hires Danny, a young woman who grew up on London's streets disguised as a boy, as his upstairs maid, he secretly intends to make her his mistress. But Danny surprises him with her dreams of becoming a refined lady and a gentleman's wife. As she transforms from urchin to elegant beauty before Jeremy's eyes, she unwittingly captivates the charming scoundrel. Now high society tongues are wagging: Who is this mysterious newcomer, and what is the truth about her past? No matter that a life-long adversary will go to any lengths to ensure Danny's downfall, Jeremy, who vowed never to succumb to matrimony, finds his resolve weakening as he pursues a woman whose strong, passionate nature rivals his own and promises the kind of challenge a Malory man can't resist.
A Scoundrel of Her Own
Stacy Reid
Lady Ophelia Darby exists in two worlds. In one, she is the impudent, willful daughter of a powerful marquess and darling of the ton. In the other, she moves through the underworld's shadows as songstress Lady Starlight, protected only by the notoriously wealthy scoundrel Devlin Byrne. But when she stumbles upon her beloved father's darkest secrets, the line between her two worlds quickly blurs. Now she needs the help of the one man a lady should never trust.Devlin Byrne stands on the edge of London society, knowing he will never be accepted. No one else knows that his obscene wealth and ruthlessness aren't without purpose. Or that his purpose has golden-brown eyes that shimmer with mischief, the palest of skin, and a lush mouth that beckons to be kissed, and deeply. But having Ophelia is only the beginning of Devlin's plans.It's undeniable that Devlin Byrne is a dangerous temptation—but just as Ophelia begins to trust him, maybe even fall for him, she...
The Scoundrel in Her Bed (Sins for All Seasons #3)
Part #3 of "Sins for All Seasons" series by Lorraine Heath
Romance
The bastard son of a nobleman, Finn Trewlove was a shameful secret raised by a stranger. As Finn came of age he had secrets, too--the clandestine nights spent with an earl’s daughter. But her promise of forever ended in betrayal.
Driven by a past that haunts her, Lady Lavinia Kent seeks redemption in London’s underworld, engaged in a daring cause inspired by the young man to whom she gave her innocence, and who then proved himself a scoundrel by abandoning her.
When their paths cross again, they can’t deny the yearning and desire that still burns. As they discover the truth behind the deceptions that tore them apart, Finn and Lavinia must fight to reclaim what they’ve lost, no matter how dangerous—because love is worth the risk….
**Review
“In the enjoyable second Sin for All Seasons novel, Heath explores Victorian class and wealth disparities. This is a believable and winning romance between two people who don’t know how much they need love.” (Publishers Weekly)
About the Author
Lorraine Heath wrote her first story at seven, and it involved a fisherman who fell in love with a mermaid. She has since moved on to writing about sexy cowboys and dashing English lords-sometimes, cleverly, within the same book. Publishers Weekly says she is a master of her craft. She is, indeed, and along with being a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, she has won the Rita Award and three RT Reviewers' Choice Awards, as well as the RT Career Achievement Award.
From a Scoundrel with Love
Dawn Brower
From a Scoundrel with Love... Truly, Madly, Deeply... This steamy historical romance anthology is full of stories filled with love. Enjoy all nine of these sensual stories this Valentine's day, and many days after. The Pirate's Duchess by Katherine BoneA Hidden Ruby by Dawn BrowerThe Art of Loving You by Cara MaxwellThe Trouble with Rogues by Nadine MillardA Spy to Call My own by Rebecca PaulaGraced in Scarlet by Sandra SookooChasing the Duke by Tracy SumnerThe Brunette Who Stole His Heart by Tabetha WaiteScandalous Endeavors by Amanda Mariel
The Rogue Not Taken
Part #1 of "Scandal & Scoundrel" series by Sarah MacLean
Romance / Young Adult / History
LADY SOPHIE'S SOCIETY SPLASH
The youngest of the infamous Talbot sisters scandalized society at the Liverpool Summer Soiree, striking her sister’s notoriously philandering husband and landing him backside-first in a goldfish pond. And we thought Sophie was the quiet one…
When she finds herself the target of very public aristocratic scorn, Sophie Talbot does what she must to escape the city and its judgment—she flees on the back of a carriage, vowing never to return to London…or to society. But the carriage isn’t saving her from ruin. It’s filled with it.
ROYAL ROGUE'S REIGN OF RAVISHMENT!
The Marquess of Eversley was espied descending a rose trellis—escaping an irate Earl and his once-future countess. No lady is safe from Eversley’s Engagement Ending Escapades!
Kingscote, the Marquess of Eversley, has never met a woman he couldn’t charm, a quality that results in a reputation far worse than the truth, a furious summons home, and a long, boring trip to the Scottish border. When King discovers stowaway Sophie, however, the trip becomes anything but boring.
WAR? OR MORE?
He thinks she’s trying to trick him into marriage. She wouldn’t have him if he were the last man on earth. But carriages bring close quarters, dark secrets, and unbearable temptation, and suddenly opposites are altogether too attractive…
To Seduce a Highland Scoundrel
Cameron, Collette
To Seduce a Highland Scoundrel (Heart of a Scot, Book Three)
The Day of the Duchess
Part #3 of "Scandal & Scoundrel" series by Sarah MacLean
Romance / Young Adult / History
The one woman he will never forget…
Malcolm Bevingstoke, Duke of Haven, has lived the last three years in self-imposed solitude, paying the price for a mistake he can never reverse and a love he lost forever. The dukedom does not wait, however, and Haven requires an heir, which means he must find himself a wife by summer’s end. There is only one problem—he already has one.
The one man she will never forgive…
After years in exile, Seraphina, Duchess of Haven, returns to London with a single goal—to reclaim the life she left and find happiness, unencumbered by the man who broke her heart. Haven offers her a deal; Sera can have her freedom, just as soon as she finds her replacement…which requires her to spend the summer in close quarters with the husband she does not want, but somehow cannot resist.
A love that neither can deny…
The duke has a single summer to woo his wife and convince her that, despite their broken past, he can give her forever, making every day The Day of the Duchess.
The Spinster Who Saved a Scoundrel
Christi Caldwell
In the next Brethren installment, a clever spinster is matched with a traitor to the Crown.The death of her father leaves Miss Francesca Cornworthy .... alone, and with one last wish to fulfill—that she marry a safe, respectable gentleman. She sets herself on a course to honor that request. That is until she crosses paths with Mr. Lathan Holman—the very opposite type of gentleman her father wished her to wed. After one mistake earned him the title of traitor, Lathan Holman has no interest in reentering society. Then he meets a quick-witted, sharp-mouthed spinster. His dark past clouds his present and future. He'd been certain he'd never laugh or smile again…but it isn't long before, he finds himself doing both with Miss Francesca Cornworthy…and wanting more.
The Forgiven Scoundrel
Laura A. Barnes
Secrets have a way of coming to light...She never allowed her heart to love another. He had never forgotten her. Will their secrets keep them apart? Or would their love overcome them?Belle portrayed herself as two different women in London. To the lower class she was Rosie, a young widow who lost her husband too soon. A generous lady who befriended all, always helping those in need. To the peers of the realm, she was the notorious Madame Bellerose. Her establishment in Covent Garden was the most sought after to gain membership. Every gentleman attempted to bed the sultry Belle, but she favored no man with entry to her boudoir. She gave her soul away to one man years ago and there would be no other for her. Belle found contentment in the life she created to survive with her flourishing business and her new friendships. Until the man who stole her heart and abandoned her years ago returned. Phillip dominated her senses, making her...
The Scoundrel's Wife
Ben Langdon
Young Adult / Science Fiction / Contemporary
While her super-villain husband leads an exciting life beyond the front door of their suburban home, his unnamed wife remains behind to keep the home tidy, his inventions correctly catalogued and her own dreams firmly locked away and neglected.While her super-villain husband leads an exciting life beyond the front door of their suburban home, his unnamed wife remains behind to keep the home tidy, his inventions correctly catalogued and her own dreams firmly locked away and neglected.This neo-pulp short story focusses on the often forgotten pillar of strength behind the familiar mad scientist super-villain. With hints of 1950s conservatism, The Scoundrel's Wife is actually set in a contemporary world and offers a glimpse into the writing style of Ben Langdon which blends the ordinary with the extraordinary.
Her Perfect Scoundrel (The Worthington Legacy Book 1)
Marie Higgins
Her Perfect Scoundrel (The Worthington Legacy, Book One)
Escape with a Scoundrel (Escape with a Scoundrel Series Book 1)
Shelly Thacker
historical romance, sexy romance, Georgian romance, England, romantic adventure, action-adventure, outlaws, pirate, fugitives, stolen jewels
The Scoundrel's Wager (Tricking the Scoundrels, #4)
Laura A. Barnes
A wager on a young lady's virtue leads to….. She wanted to seek revenge against the gentlemen who ruined her father. He desired to earn her love. Can he strike a new wager to entice her into his arms forever? Devon Holdenburg cannot remember a time when he hadn't been in love with Kathleen Beckwith. At his every attempt to court her, she waylaid him with her fiery exchanges. As he kisses the words from her lips, Devon strokes the flames of their passion higher. Can Devon convince Kathleen of his love? Ever since her family's ruination, Lady Kathleen Beckwith had set out to expose Devon Holdenburg as a scoundrel to the Ton. However, her mother had different plans by throwing Kathleen in his path at every opportunity. With whispers of seduction and passionate kisses, will Kathleen be able to fight off Devon's charms? A few years past, Devon won a wager on Kathleen's innocence. He only joined the game to protect Kathleen from an evil lord. Kathleen not aware of the true nature of the bet from that game, entices the two lords who destroyed her father into a new game with higher stakes. As their story unfolds, so do the lies and deceit surrounding them. When they place their final wager, will Devon and Kathleen confess their true love? Or will their past leave a cloud of doubt hanging over them forever? The Scoundrel's Wager is the fourth novel in Laura A. Barnes's Tricking the Scoundrel series. If you enjoy the makings of a good wager, then you will love the stakes of Devon and Kathleen's courtship. Enjoy The Scoundrel's Wager today for a fun historical romance to read.
The Beloved Scoundrel
Iris Johansen
Romance / Literature & Fiction / Suspense
Now, from nationally best-selling Iris Johansen comes a thrilling tale of abduction, seduction, and surrender that sweeps from the shimmering halls of Regency England to the decadent haunts of a notorious rogue...
She was a hostage torn between passion and loyalty...
Marianna Sanders realized she could not trust this dark and savagely seductive stranger who had come to spirit her away across the sea. She possessed a secret that could topple an empire, a secret that Jordan Draken, the duke of Cambaron, was determined to wrest from her. In the eyes of the world the arrogant duke was her guardian, but they both knew she was to be a prisoner in his sinister plot—and a slave to his exquisite pleasure.
He was the fabulous rake they called the Duke of Diamonds...
For years, brilliant, deadly Jordan Draken had schemed to destroy the emperor who threatened everything he valued most in the world. Now that he held this defiant woman who was the key to his final triumph, he felt a fierce sense of satisfaction...and the first stirring of desire. She was only supposed to be a pawn in his plans, but once alone with his captive, Jordan realized she was a prize he could never surrender.
From the Paperback edition.
Scoundrel
Bernard Cornwell
Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Boston-Irish Paul Shanahan, part-time marine surveyor, IRA arms dealer and suspected CIA agent is a full-time scoundrel. But so is everyone else in the lethal world of terrorism, where even gold can't be trusted.
Seduced by a Scoundrel
Olivia Drake
A classic novel by Barbara Dawson Smith, now writing as Olivia Drake - released as an e-book for the first time!Society shunned the base-born rogue. Matrons whispered behind their fans about his sensual exploits. Young ladies secretly dreamed of his intimate touch. No one expected Drake Wilder to force his way into the closed ranks of the nobility-by coercing a very proper lady to the altar.To save her family from ruin, Lady Alicia Pemberton agrees to wed the scandalous owner of a gambling club. She insists upon a marriage in name only. But Drake has other plans for his lovely, high-born wife. First, he will use Alicia to exact revenge on the father he never knew. Then he will work his scoundrel's charm to seduce her into his bed. But Alicia isn't the meek, submissive wife. And Drake soon finds himself in peril of losing his heart...
The Scoundrel of Drury Lane
Lauren Smith
Romance
He was falsely accused and sentenced to die... At nineteen, Christopher "Kit" Hollingsworth is spared the noose but sentenced to serve seven years in Australia as a convict. The men who betrayed him have plans to make sure he never returns to England. But Kit's strong will and thirst for vengeance ensure his survival. Seven long years later, he returns to London but he's forever changed. Gone is the innocent, handsome young lad he'd been. Now Kit is a towering, muscular man of twenty-six with scars inside and out. He wants England to see the new him, the man who lost his soul, and he wants the three men who destroyed his life to forfeit theirs. The only light in his dark night is a beautiful, innocent young woman who paints the sets at the Drury Lane theater. There's just one problem...she's the daughter of one of the men who sent him to prison.
Captivating the Scoundrel
Darcy Burke
Daphne Foliot has always known she'll be married off to a man who, like her, descended from one of King Arthur's fabled knights. That doesn't mean she wants to be, even if it is her beloved father's wish. Raised without a mother, she owes everything to the man who encouraged and funded her education and supports her dream of becoming the first female member of the Order of the Round Table. But when she suspects her chosen husband is a traitor to the Order, she plans to expose his treachery, regardless of their extraordinary mutual attraction. Heir to the thirteen treasures of Britain, Gideon Kersey vows to do anything to protect his family's legacy from a secret society bent on exploiting the items for personal gain, including marry a woman he doesn't love. Except she ignites a passion he was certain died with his first wife, and when the truth behind the Order's objectives threatens everything Daphne knows, Gideon must fight to save her—and any future they hope to...
A Scot in the Dark
Part #2 of "Scandal & Scoundrel" series by Sarah MacLean
Romance / Young Adult / History
Lonesome Lily Turned Scandalous Siren
Miss Lillian Hargrove has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn't hesitate...until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. With the painting now public, Lily has no choice but to turn to the one man who might save her from ruin.
Highland Devil turned Halfhearted Duke
The Duke of Warnick loathes all things English, none more so than the aristocracy. It does not matter that the imposing Scotsman has inherited one of the most venerable dukedoms in Britain—he wants nothing to do with it, especially when he discovers that the unwanted title comes with a troublesome ward, one who is far too old and far too beautiful to be his problem.
Tartan Comes to Town
Warnick arrives in London with a single goal: get the chit married and see her become someone else's problem, then return to a normal, quiet life in Scotland. It's the perfect plan, until Lily declares she'll only marry for love...and the Scot finds that there is one thing in England he likes far too much...
Wicked With the Scoundrel
Elizabeth Bright
After ten years of adventure, Colin Smith, the bastard son of a viscount, returns to the place he most despises ––London. But only until he can sell off some of his treasures. He has no use for the stifling rules of the ton, but he's more than happy to play the game if it gets him what he wants. Lady Claire, daughter of a marquess, is everything Colin loathes about the ton, but she is determined to win him over. Her life is a catalogue of dances and evening gowns, and thanks to an eidetic memory, she can remember every blasted, boring second of it. A treasure hunt for the Cleopatra Emerald promises adventure, but Claire wants more. If she can convince Colin Smith to take her with him as he travels the world, then she'll have the life she's always dreamed of. There's just one problem, he doesn't seem to like her much. But Lady Claire loves a good challenge and the intellectual beauty may be on her way to the grandest adventure of all.Each...
How to Choose the Perfect Scoundrel
Tabetha Waite
The advertisement reads: Widows in search of rogues for temporary liaisonIn London, there is an exclusive ladies' club where widows can go for refuge. Mrs. Ada Givens had been feeling the sting of loneliness, so her friend, and fellow widow, convinces her to apply to Matron Manor. But Maggie isn't there to make friendships. Instead, she's set on mischief and when she places an ad in the paper, gentlemen come knocking—and Ada is forced to deal with the damage. The last thing she needs is another man. She lost the one love of her life to a devastating accident, and she is certain that lightning doesn't strike twice. Enter Mr. Brandt Clarke. He's trying to deal with a new addition to his current circumstances, and seeks refuge one evening in the midst of a violent thunderstorm on his way back to the city. The moment he sets sights on Ada, he vows to make her his own. She's immediately set against any sort of affair with him, or anyone else, but there's something...
The Scoundrel's Wager
Laura A. Barnes
A wager on a young lady's virtue leads to..... She wanted to seek revenge against the gentlemen who ruined her father. He desired to earn her love. Can he strike a new wager to entice her into his arms forever? Devon Holdenburg cannot remember a time when he hadn't been in love with Kathleen Beckwith. At his every attempt to court her, she waylaid him with her fiery exchanges. As he kisses the words from her lips, Devon strokes the flames of their passion higher. Can Devon convince Kathleen of his love? Ever since her family's ruination, Lady Kathleen Beckwith had set out to expose Devon Holdenburg as a scoundrel to the Ton. However, her mother had different plans by throwing Kathleen in his path at every opportunity. With whispers of seduction and passionate kisses, will Kathleen be able to fight off Devon's charms? A few years past, Devon won a wager on Kathleen's innocence. He only...
Bel Ami; Or, The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel
Guy de Maupassant
Fiction / Short Stories / Poetry
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Almost A Scoundrel (Ladies Who Dare Book 1)
Tanya Wilde
Romance / Historical Romance
Almost a Scoundrel (Ladies Who Dare, Book One)
Tempting the Scoundrel
Katrina Kendrick
She is society's most rebellious lady.After spending years writing scandalous political essays, Lady Alexandra Grey is used to society's censure. Her father, however, is determined to get his headstrong daughter under control.He is king of London's underworld.Nicholas Thorne has never been above lying, cheating, or stealing in his quest for power. When Alexandra's father offers up a fortune to swindle his daughter into marriage, Nick takes it – only to fall in love with his mark. In London's East End, happy endings only exist in fairytales.When Alexandra discovers Nicholas's deception, she vows to forget him for good. But word gets out of her secret marriage to London's most notorious crime lord, and she finds her life in danger. Back in close quarters with the man who betrayed her, passions ignite, secrets are revealed, old enemies rise – and some are willing to kill...
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel
KJ Charles
Bridgerton goes Gothic in this sweeping Regency romance by celebrated author KJ Charles.Major Rufus d'Aumesty has unexpectedly become the Earl of Oxney, master of a remote Norman manor on the edge of the infamous Romney Marsh. There he's beset on all sides, his position contested both by his greedy uncle and by Luke Doomsday, son of a notorious smuggling clan.The earl and the smuggler should be natural enemies, but cocksure, enragingly competent Luke is a trained secretary and expert schemer—exactly the sort of man Rufus needs by his side. Before long, Luke becomes an unexpected ally...and the lover Rufus had never hoped to find.But Luke came to Stone Manor with an ulterior motive, one he's desperate to keep hidden even from the lord he can't resist. As the lies accumulate and family secrets threaten to destroy everything they hold dear, master and man find themselves forced to decide whose side they're really on...and what they're willing...
Confessions of a Scoundrel
Karen Hawkins
Romance
Legend says that whomever possesses the St. John talisman ring will find their one true love. Now that the ring rests in the pocket of renowned scoundrel Brandon St. John, the dashing rake must decide whether it is a blessing ... or a curse.Never has the irresistible rogue, Brandon St. John, pursued a woman with more fervor -- but his ardent suit of Lady Verena Westforth has a different purpose. The delectable blond lovely is indeed enticing, but Brandon suspects her of hiding a valuable missive that he has sworn to recover. With a sensuous kiss and a passionate caress he intends to lower Verena's guard ... and then discover where she's hidden "the goods."Without the missive, Verena stands to lose the one thing dearest to her heart. And now an extraordinary man has entered her life ... at the worst possible time! Vulnerable though she may be, Verena vows she will not be just another of Brandon's "conquests," even as she aches to melt in his arms. But is he a...
Night of the Scoundrel
Kelly Bowen
Romance / Historical Romance
From award-winning author Kelly Bowen comes an enchanting historical short story perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes, Sarah MacLean, and Tessa Dare.
Saving a Scoundrel
Karla Kratovil
The death of a friend leads the cautious Eleanor Spencer to reevaluate her life. In a rare impulse, she kisses the man of her dreams—her best friend's older brother. The moment of madness gives her courage to take more chances. This spring, she will finally travel to London for the social season. All she needs is to compile a list of adventures to complete. At the top of her list? Kiss Lucius Grisham again... Barely surviving since his father severed his funds, Lucius Grisham works two respectable jobs, and one decidedly disreputable job, just to keep up critical appearances. When Ellie becomes the target of a sordid bet made by his rakehell friends, Lucius must step in to protect his sister's friend. As he finds himself pulled into helping Ellie with her list of adventures, he is surprised to find his jaded heart tempted by the innocent beauty. But Ellie Spencer is far too good for a scoundrel like him. Ellie will endanger both her heart and her virtue to...
Death of a Scoundrel
Part #4 of "Riley Rochester Investigates" series by Wendy Soliman
Historical Fiction / Romance / Mystery & Thrillers
When the Scoundrel Sins
Anna Harrington
Romance
A MOST INDECENT PROPOSAL Annabelle Green needs a husband-and quickly. To inherit the only home she's ever known, she must be married by her twenty-fifth birthday. But finding a suitor has been next to impossible after a reckless rogue named Quinton Carlisle seduced her into a scandalous midnight tryst. Her reputation in ruins, Belle now needs a rather large favor. And she knows just who to turn to . . . Quinn can hardly believe that the shy bookish girl he teased as a child has grown into such a brazen beauty. The very idea of marrying Belle to right the wrongs of his past is downright shocking . . . and deliciously tempting. Too bad marriage, convenient or otherwise, is the last thing Quinn wants. He'll help Belle find a husband and be on his way. But if he can't control his attraction to the bride-to-be, this marriage could go up in flames-of wicked desire.
Scoundrel of Dunborough
Part #3 of "Knights' Prizes" series by Margaret Moore
She swore to resist temptation! Journeying to Dunborough to learn the truth about her sister's murder, novice Celeste D'Orleau dons a nun's habit for safety. But seeing her childhood hero Gerrard of Dunborough makes her dream of pleasures that will be forbidden once she takes her final vows.
Gerrard wrestles with his desire for the innocent beauty. After striving to redeem his wicked reputation, he won't seduce a nun. Yet as Celeste's mission draws them closer together, it soon becomes clear their passion is stronger than any vow!
The Scoundrel
Part #3 of "Anita Blake: Circus of the Damned" series by Laurell K. Hamilton
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Horror / Romance
Sometimes, a reanimator just can't catch a break. As things come to a head at the Circus of the Damned, Anita learns some unfortunate news from Jeane-Claude about the new, ultra-powerful vamp in town, Alejandro. But these days, there are so many balls in the air, that it's hard to keep all the different players straight. But when Anita is summoned to see Master Vampire Mister Oliver, even she can't predict the surprise that awaits her. COLLECTING: ANITA BLAKE: CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED--THE SCOUNDREL 1-5
How To School Your Scoundrel
Juliana Gray
Romance / Historical Romance
Three intrepid princesses find themselves targets in a deadly plot against the crown - until their uncle devises a brilliant plan to keep them safe... Princess Luisa has devoted her life to duty, quietly preparing to succeed her father as ruler. Nothing, however, primed her to live on the run, disguised as a personal secretary to a notorious English scoundrel. The earl is just the man to help her reclaim her throne, but Luisa is drawn to her powerful employer in ways she never imagined… Philip, Earl of Somerton, has spent six years married to a woman in love with another man - he refuses to become a fool due to imprudent emotions ever again. Only, as his carefully laid plans for vengeance falter, fate hands him hope for redemption in the form of a beautiful and determined young princess who draws him into a risky game of secrets, seduction, and betrayal. And while his cunning may be enough to save her life, nothing can save him from losing his heart…
