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How to Ravish a Rake

Author : Vicky Dreiling

Publisher : Forever

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 37,60 MB

Release : 2012-03-27

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1455510289

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SCANDALOUS DESIRES . . . Amy Hardwick has one last Season to shake off her wallflower image and make a love match. If she can't, she'll set aside her dreams of romance and return home to a suitor who can provide security-if little else. What she doesn't count on is the inappropriate-and irresistible-attention lavished on her in a darkened library by rake extraordinaire Will "The Devil" Darcett . . . DEVILISH DELIGHT When Will is caught in a tryst with the ton's shyest miss, he knows he must offer for her hand. Yet Amy is not the shrinking violet she seems to be. Passion lies beneath her prim exterior and Will is eager to release it. But winning Amy isn't simply a matter of seduction; first, Will must convince her that he's mended his wicked ways . . .



How to Marry a Duke

Author : Vicky Dreiling

Publisher : Forever

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 15,77 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 044657421X

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Tristan, the Duke of Shelbourne is a man with a mission: find a wife he can tolerate as long as they both shall live. Love is not necessary--nor desired. But how to choose among a dizzying array of wealthy-yet-witless candidates? Hire London's infamously prim and proper matchmaker. Then pretend she's not the most captivating woman he's ever met... Helping a devilish Duke create a contest to pick his perfect mate is the kind of challenge Tessa Mansfield relishes. Her methods may be scandalous, but she's determined to find the notorious bachelor more than a wife--she'll bring him true love. Yet when Tessa watches the women vie for the Duke's affections, she longs to win his heart herself. And after a stolen kiss confirms Tristan's desire, Tessa knows she has broken a matchmaker's number one rule: never fall in love with the groom.



A Relentless Rake

Author : Anna Harrington

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 277 pages

File Size : 43,70 MB

Release : 2022-03-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1728242940

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"Un-put-downable... This may be Harrington's best yet." —Publisher's Weekly STARRED Review For fans of Grace Burrowes, Sarah Maclean, and Bridgerton, USA Today bestselling author Anna Harrington brings you a sexy feminist historical romance with: An unapologetic rake attempting to cover up his past A rule-following heroine unafraid to speak her mind Thrilling action and mystery Passionate attraction that overrides their deepest resistance Notorious rake Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St James, takes pride in displaying his sins. When he's tasked by the Home Office with finding the men who attempted to assassinate the prime minister, his hunt leads him to Olivia Everett, a most proper schoolmistress who wants nothing to do with a profligate nobleman like him. Unknown to her, Olivia's brother Henry has been working with the revolutionary group planning to overthrow the government. Shocked and hoping to save her brother, Olivia agrees to help the persuasive earl. But the closer they get to uncovering the villains, the more Alec and Olivia will need to trust each other. Praise for Anna Harrington: "As steamy as it is luscious. My favorite kind of historical!"—Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author, for Dukes Are Forever "A touching and tempestuous romance, with all the ingredients Regency fans adore."—Gaelen Foley, New York Times bestselling author, for Dukes Are Forever "Harrington is a rising star...plenty of both love and danger."—Booklist STARRED Review for An Inconvenient Duke



What a Wicked Earl Wants

Author : Vicky Dreiling

Publisher : Hachette+ORM

Page : 330 pages

File Size : 29,34 MB

Release : 2014-04-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1455522864

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"4 1/2 stars! TOP PICK! Dreiling's first book in the Sinful Scoundrel's series is wonderful! Rife with the Regancy's penchant for gossip, scandal and matchmaking, WHAT A WICKED EARL WANTS is a delightful romance featuring a rakish hero, an innocent widow, corrupt villans and a secondray cast of characters who add dimension, wit and tenderness to the plot. Reasers will find this a real pleasure to savor." -- RT Book Reviews WILL A RAKE'S WICKED WAYS Andrew Carrington, Earl of Bellingham, believes in being a gentleman, whether it's fishing a soggy stranger out of the Thames or assisting a fetching lady into his bed. If the stranger becomes a friend and the lady a mistress, all the better. He certainly welcomes the opportunity to help Laura Davenport, a dazzling young widow with a rebellious stepson. Her gratitude, he hopes, will take an amorous form. But from the moment he sets foot in her drawing room, he gets far more than he bargained for ... LEAD THE LADY ASTRAY? It was a moment of desperation. On the brink of losing her stepson, Laura turned to the notorious Lord Bellingham for help. Suddenly she, a vicar's daughter, is in the precarious position of resisting his tantalizing advances. How Bell earned his wicked reputation is clear; the surprise is how much more there is to him than the gossip sheets could possibly reveal. Now every moment with this dangerously desirable man puts Laura's good name at risk-and promises pleasure unlike any she has ever known ...



How to Romance a Rake

Author : Manda Collins

Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks

Page : 335 pages

File Size : 19,75 MB

Release : 2012-07-31

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1466815434

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Manda Collins How to Romance a Rake You can lead a wallflower to the ball, but you can't make her bloom—unless one daring young bachelor turns up the heat... What's a nice girl like Miss Juliet Shelby doing at a place like Lord Deveril's ballroom? With her shy demeanor, she's a total stranger to the dance floor and a source of mockery for the ton. So imagine her surprise when Deveril gallantly comes to her defense—and offers to teach her to dance! Juliet can hardly believe the most handsome bachelor in London would notice her, until he takes her in his arms and sets her heart ablaze... Lord Alec Deveril has never felt such a spark of attraction for an unmarried lady before. Unlike the "fashionable" ladies he's accustomed to, Juliet possesses a generous spirit, a fiery intelligence—and an explosive secret. Deep in the London underworld, a dear friend has vanished, and Juliet fears the worst. Deveril insists on helping, escorting her through the darkest alleys in town. But he too is hiding a shocking secret—and the only way he can defeat the devil in his past is to seduce the angel in his arms...



This Rogue of Mine

Author : Amanda Mariel

Publisher : Brook Ridge Press

Page : 92 pages

File Size : 10,3 MB

Release : 2021-09-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Lady Cordelia Daventry, a spirited spinster, clings to a glimmer of hope for love. A fateful encounter with the infamous rogue, Nathaniel Lowell, Viscount Wolverton, unveils hidden desires that shatter her expectations. As their passionate interlude leaves Cordelia facing unexpected consequences, she seeks aid from the enigmatic Lady Celia Kendal, only to find secrets unraveling in unforeseen ways. Nathaniel, known for his roguish charm, finds his world upended when Cordelia's revelation prompts him to step onto a path of honor. Determined to right his wrongs, he pursues a course that leads to uncharted territory: a future with Cordelia as his wife. Yet, his intentions collide with Cordelia's independent spirit, setting the stage for a battle of hearts and principles. As these two strong-willed souls navigate the complexities of love and responsibility, they're plunged into a tumultuous journey of self-discovery. United by a passion that defies them both, Cordelia and Nathaniel find themselves entangled in a clash of desires and ideals. As they grapple with the chasm between knowledge and action, they unearth the profound significance of love's transformative power. Amidst the turmoil of emotions, Cordelia and Nathaniel must bridge the gap between longing and commitment, learning that the journey to true connection requires not just understanding, but the courage to claim their shared destiny.



Heiress in Love

Author : Christina Brooke

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 38,62 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1921518820

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"When the Ministry of Marriage arranges a match, all that matters is power, wealth and prestige. In the business of marriage, there is no room for love. But even the most prudent plans can go awry...""" Jane, Lady Roxdale, has endured "one" marriage of convenience decreed by the Ministry of Marriage. While she deeply regrets her late husband's death, she is relieved to be free at last. But when a dissolute rake threatens everything Jane holds dear, she must contemplate marrying a second time... Disgraced libertine Constantine Black inherits his cousin Roxdale's land and title--while Roxdale's prim widow is left all the wealth. Constantine is not a marrying man, but wedding Jane is the only way to save the estate from ruin. Jane resists the smoldering heat between them, desperate not to fall in love with an unrepentant rake. But for the first time ever, Constantine wants more than seduction. He wants all of her--body, heart, and soul...



How to Seduce a Scoundrel

Author : Vicky Dreiling

Publisher : Forever

Page : 270 pages

File Size : 46,80 MB

Release : 2011-07-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1609419081

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Miss Julianne Gatewick is in a pickle. It started when her brother's best friend-for whom she's long nursed a secret tendre-agreed to act as her guardian for the Season, only to seduce her with a risque waltz. But when the music stopped and the expectant ton waited for Marc Darcett, Earl of Hawkfield, to claim her as his own, he made his disinterest clear. Rather than succumb to humiliation, Julianne does what any self-respecting, recently discarded young miss with a wicked sense of humor would do. She secretly pens a lady's guide to enticing unrepentant rakes . . . and it becomes the hottest scandal sheet in London. Every honorable rake knows that friends' sisters are forbidden. But suddenly Julienne has a spark of mischief in her eyes that Hawk can't resist. Try as he might to push her away, he spends his days listening for her laughter and his nights dreaming of kissing her senseless. He's always avoided innocents and their marriage-minded mothers, but has the man least likely to wed finally met his match?



The Reformed Rake

Author : Elizabeth Chater

Publisher : E-Rights/E-Reads Limited

Page : 176 pages

File Size : 32,64 MB

Release : 2004-05-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780759212039

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Lord Phillip Sandron had seen Miss Thalia Temple one day and become obsessed. He found himself ensnared by the sweet and ardently passionate face and the wide and desperately wanting brown eyes of this young woman. This rake now found that maybe he could learn to love and he married the sweet, innocent Tally on the spot. But as the two become closer and their bond of love and happiness grows stronger, Tally and Lord Phillip find their marriage threatened by forces from the past: Lord Phillip's old friends and lovers. For who cannot but become jealous of the reformation of a rake by his love for a sweet, young girl.



Love Only Once

Author : Johanna Lindsey

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 14,7 MB

Release : 2011-06-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062106570

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The exquisite niece of Lord Edward and Lady Charlotte Malory, Regina Ashton is outraged over her abduction by the arrogant, devilishly handsome Nicholas Eden—and is determined to make the rogue pay . . . with his heart. A golden-haired seducer, Nicholas has been hardened by a painful secret in his past. And now that he has besmirched Reggie's good name, the hot-tempered lady has vowed to wed him. Her fiery beauty stirs Nicholas as no woman ever has—and the rake arouses Reggie's passion to an unendurable level. Such uncontrolled desires can lead only to dangerous misunderstandings . . . and, perhaps, to a love that can live only once in a lifetime.