Download or read book The Scoundrel s Wager A Scandalous Hidden Disguise Historical Regency Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy hidden disguise romance by International Bestselling regency author 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 the Tricking the Scoundrel series. For fans of Ava Devlin, Jennifer Monroe, or Cerise DeLand, this is romance where hidden disguises and scandalous interludes attempt to cover the secrets between two lovers. If you enjoy the makings of a good wager, then you will love the stakes of Devon and Kathleen’s courtship. Enjoy!

Download or read book The Scoundrel s Wager written by Laura A Barnes and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Tricking the Scoundrels A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Collection written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the courtships of the ladies and gentlemen of Regency England as they find their one true love. Enjoy the Tricking the Scoundrels Boxed Set where scoundrels tempt the ladies of London with scandalous kisses, passionate embraces, and midnight rendezvous. These stories set in Regency England are full of scandal, drama, and a passion that draws you in until the last page. Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? ~ What started as a research project soon became a scandal... Whom Shall I Marry… An Earl or A Duke? ~ An afternoon spent in disguise leads to a passion that … I Shall Love the Earl ~ How many times must a gentleman ruin a lady before he offers for her hand... The Scoundrel’s Wager ~ A wager on a young lady’s virtue leads to… The Forgiven Scoundrel ~ Secrets have a way of coming to light … Enjoy these five Regency Historical Romance novels in this boxed set. If you love historical romances filled with ladies falling in love with scoundrels… you’ll love Tricking the Scoundrels!

Download or read book Knaves Wager written by Loretta Chase and published by NYLA. This book was released on 1991-08-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Live the romance. Read Loretta Chase" -- Christina DoddThe traditional English Regency from New York Times bestselling author, Loretta Chase, is back...Lilith Davenant, has ample reason to detest Julian Wyndhurst, Marquess of Brandon: he's exactly the kind of man who hastened the demise of her profligate husband, and the debt he owed to Julian has forced her to an engagement with a wealthy suitor for the sake of supporting her beloved nieces and nephews. Besides that, Lord Julian somehow manages to ignite disturbing... feelings ... she's never felt before!Lord Julian used his considerable skills and cunning in the war against Napoleon. Now he's obliged to use the same talents to save his young cousin from a disastrous marriage to a scheming mistress — who makes him a wager: If Julian can seduce the famously icy Lady Lilith Davenant, the lady will release his cousin from the engagement.But very quickly, Julian discovers Lilith's hidden warmth, kindness and humor. Will he be able to prove his heart to her before she learns of his recklessly shameless wager?

Download or read book Scandalous Endeavors written by Amanda Mariel and published by Brook Ridge Press. This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today Bestseller Amanda Mariel comes a steamy enemies-to-lovers Victorian romp! Bound by Duty, Ignited by Passion: In a world of opulence and constraint, Lady Amelia must navigate tradition and desire, as a daring plan to secure an English lord entwines her fate with the rakish Duke of Goldstone, leading to a scandalous journey of passion, secrets, and self-discovery. Scandalous Endeavors is perfect for fans of Christi Caldwell’s The Duke Alone, Darcy Burke’s The Duke of Lies, and Scarlett Scott’s Forever Her Duke. "Wonderfully written and a fairytale HEA! 5 stars for me!” ~The Romance Reviews "Amanda Mariel writes charming Victorian era romances with engaging characters. I can't wait for her next book.” ~USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MEARA PLATT ""Scandalous Endeavors" is a fun jaunt with quirky characters, and a happily ever after - the perfect recipe for a pleasantly enjoyable read!” ~InD'tale Magazine In the elegant backdrop of 18th-century English aristocracy, Lady Amelia's world shatters with her father's passing, leaving her bereft and constrained by the bonds of youth. Guided by newfound allies, Amelia crafts a daring plan: a mere four weeks to settle her affairs and covertly secure an English lord for marriage, a ploy to anchor her heart to her homeland. Amidst her mourning, Amelia's audacious quest unfolds as she embarks on the intricate game of capturing a worthy suitor from London's elite. Enter the rakish Duke of Goldstone, a Scottish nobleman whose allure is only matched by his unsuitable lineage in Amelia's eyes. Sparks ignite and tempers flare as Amelia and the Duke lock horns, their fierce debates underscoring an inexplicable pull drawing them together—a force impossible to ignore. Amelia's journey teeters on the precipice of tradition and desire, as her clashes with the Duke force her to confront not only the conventions that bind her but also the uncharted territories of her own heart. In a world where propriety and passion collide, her struggle becomes a testament to the transformative power of love, unraveling secrets and self-discovery she could never have fathomed. Scandalous Endeavors is a sexy enemies-to-lovers romance that sweeps readers into a captivating era of scandal, desire, and love. Join Lady Amelia and the Duke of Goldstone as they navigate the intricacies of society, and embark on a heart-pounding journey where true love defies all odds. The Ladies and Scoundrels Series Embark on a journey through time and continents with the captivating Ladies and Scoundrels series. From the refined ballrooms of Regency England to the sultry shores of America, each book weaves tales of forbidden desires, rekindled flames, and redemptive love. As fate interlaces the lives of headstrong duchesses, wicked earls, and spirited American newcomers, they navigate the intricacies of society, duty, and their own hearts. Join these resilient souls as they chase their passions, mend old wounds, and find solace in each other's arms, proving that in the face of scandal and adversity, love can conquer all. Book 1: Scandalous Endeavors Book 2: Scandalous Intentions Book 3: Scandalous Redemption Book 4: Scandalous Wallflower Book 5: Scandalous Liaison Book 6: Dancing with Serendipity The Ladies and Scoundrels series features sexy swoon-worthy heroes, feisty determined heroines, and Happily ever afters. If you enjoy books by Christi Caldwell, Kerrigan Bryne, Emma V Leech, Tessa Dare, Tammy Andresen, Sarah MacLean, and Scarlett Scott, you’ll love the Ladies and Scoundrels series. Each of the Ladies and Scoundrels books can be enjoyed as a standalone and in any order. However, they are best enjoyed together in the suggested reading order. KEYWORDS: Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Spicy, Sexy Romp, Erica Ridley, Tessa Dare, Scarlett Scott, Courtney Milan, Mary Balogh, Julia Quinn, Bridgerton, The Duke and I, Sensual Romance, Grace Calloway, Lorraine Heath, Kerrigan Byrne, Romantic Adventure, Tessa dare, Anthea Lawson, Christi Caldwell, Victorian Romantic Adventure, Passionate Romance, Regency, Sarah MacLean, Emma V Leech, Tammy Andresen, Darcy Burke, Chasity Bowlin, Meara Platt, Alexa Aston, Dawn Brower, Lauren Smith, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, duke romance.

Download or read book The Scoundrel and the Lady written by Robyn DeHart and published by Entangled: Scandalous. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iris Bennington is furious when she discovers her younger brother is following the instructions found in the acclaimed advice columns on How to be a Gentleman. The so-called "advice" is more likely to turn her brother into a scoundrel than a true gentleman. Iris decides to locate the author of the columns and confront him. Merritt Steel, the Earl of Ashby, cannot help but be amused by the slip of a woman who comes calling. Unwilling to let such a delightful potential conquest go, he proposes a wager: bring him anyone off the street and he can pass them off as a gentleman. It's a bargain she readily accepts—but with a twist. Their bargain proves to be a greater challenge than either anticipated. Merritt finds it near impossible to keep his hands off Iris, and she begins to see the undeniable appeal of ungentlemanly behavior... Each book in the Lords of Vice series is STANDALONE: * The Scoundrel and the Lady * The Marquess and the Maiden * The Earl and the Reluctant Lady

Download or read book To Love and to Loathe written by Martha Waters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a best romance of the year by Entertainment Weekly Named a most anticipated romance by Oprah Daily, Marie Claire, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and more! “There was no romance novel more fun this year than this extremely witty enemies-with-benefits confection.” —Entertainment Weekly The author of the “hilarious...joyful, elegant” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) To Have and to Hoax returns with an effervescent, charming, and swoon-worthy novel about a man and woman who never agree on anything—until they agree to a no-strings-attached affair in this Regency-era romp. The widowed Diana, Lady Templeton and Jeremy, Marquess of Willingham are infamous among English high society as much for their sharp-tongued bickering as their flirtation. One evening, an argument at a ball turns into a serious wager: Jeremy will marry within the year or Diana will forfeit one hundred pounds. So shortly after, just before a fortnight-long house party at Elderwild, Jeremy’s country estate, Diana is shocked when Jeremy appears at her home with a very different kind of proposition. After his latest mistress unfavorably criticized his skills in the bedroom, Jeremy is looking for reassurance, so he has gone to the only woman he trusts to be totally truthful. He suggests that they embark on a brief affair while at the house party—Jeremy can receive an honest critique of his bedroom skills and widowed Diana can use the gossip to signal to other gentlemen that she is interested in taking a lover. Diana thinks taking him up on his counter-proposal can only help her win her wager. With her in the bedroom and Jeremy’s marriage-minded grandmother, the formidable Dowager Marchioness of Willingham, helping to find suitable matches among the eligible ladies at Elderwild, Diana is confident her victory is assured. But while they’re focused on winning wagers, they stand to lose their own hearts. With Martha Waters’s signature “cheeky charm and wonderfully wry wit” (Booklist, starred review), To Love and to Loathe is another clever and delightful historical rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Evie Dunmore.

Download or read book The Scoundrel s Honor written by Christi Caldwell and published by Montlake Romance. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Penelope Tidemore is no stranger to scandal, but it is only through a terrible mischance that she is caught in a compromising position with the darkly enigmatic viscount Ryker Black. Raised from the streets and proprietor of the most notorious gaming hell in London, Black lives in a world filled with debauchery and danger. Taking a Society wife from the very ton he despises is not part of his plan, even if the innocent Penelope turns his blood hot with desire. As this unlikely husband and wife grow closer, they learn that what started as chance could end up sealing their fates.

Download or read book Do You Want to Start a Scandal written by Tessa Dare and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the night of the Parkhurst ball, someone had a scandalous tryst in the library. Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan? Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall? Perhaps the butler did it. All Charlotte Highwood knows is this: it wasn’t her. But rumors to the contrary are buzzing. Unless she can discover the lovers’ true identity, she’ll be forced to marry Piers Brandon, Lord Granville—the coldest, most arrogantly handsome gentleman she’s ever had the misfortune to embrace. When it comes to emotion, the man hasn’t got a clue. But as they set about finding the mystery lovers, Piers reveals a few secrets of his own. The oh-so-proper marquess can pick locks, land punches, tease with sly wit . . . and melt a woman’s knees with a single kiss. The only thing he guards more fiercely than Charlotte’s safety is the truth about his dark past. Their passion is intense. The danger is real. Soon Charlotte’s feeling torn. Will she risk all to prove her innocence? Or surrender it to a man who’s sworn to never love?

Download or read book The Earl s Enticement written by Collette Cameron and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She won't be tamed. A fiery, unconventional Scot, Adaira Ferguson wears breeches, swears, and has no more desire to marry than she does to follow society's dictates of appropriate behavior. She trusts no man with the secret she desperately protects. He can't forget. Haunted by his past, Roark, The Earl of Clarendon, rigidly adheres to propriety, holding himself and those around him to the highest standards, no matter the cost. Betrayed once, he's guarded and leery of all women. Mistaking Roark for a known spy, Adaira imprisons him. Infuriated, he vows vengeance. Realizing her error, she's appalled and releases him, but he's not satisfied with his freedom. Roark is determined to transform Adaira from an ill-mannered hoyden to a lady of refinement. He succeeds only to discover, he preferred the free-spirited Scottish lass who first captured his heart.

Download or read book Love Me If You Dare written by Alyssa Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are wallflowers, bluestockings, merry widows, and debutantes--members of a secret, exclusive Lady's Club in Berkeley Square! There ladies indulge in daring wagers, learn to fight, read scandalous books, and learn the art of wooing the gentlemen they will bring to their knees...Sebastian Crawford, Duke of Hartford, cares about his duty, honor, and family. He has everything planned: his sister is engaged, and now plans to select his duchess from a list of eligible debutantes. The last thing he expects is his sister to go missing a few weeks before her wedding!Lady Theodosia Winfern is upset when a devilishly attractive duke accuses her of persuading his sister to run from her duties. He declares that Theo won't leave his side (even if it means sleeping in his chamber) until his sister is found. Theo has little choice but to go along with his scandalous demands. The last thing she wants is the powerful duke as her enemy, especially as he knows about her secret lady's club!Both are quick to deny the increasingly fiery attraction between them until temptation becomes irresistible and passion can no longer be denied...

Download or read book Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake written by Sarah MacLean and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fabulous' Eloisa James 'Smart, sexy, and always romantic' Julia Quinn 'For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean' Lisa Kleypas A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemen's club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has always followed the rules, rules that have left her unmarried - and more than a little unsatisfied. And so she's vowed to break the rules and live the life of pleasure she's been missing. But to dance every dance, to steal a midnight kiss - to do those things, Callie will need a willing partner. Someone who knows everything about rule-breaking. Someone like Gabriel St John, the Marquess of Ralston - charming and devastatingly handsome, his wicked reputation matched only by his sinful smile. If she's not careful, she'll break the most important rule of all - the one that says that pleasure-seekers should never fall hopelessly, desperately in love . . . This is the first novel in the Regency romance Love By Numbers trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean - perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Eloisa James Love By Numbers series: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart Praise for Sarah MacLean: 'Sarah MacLean has reignited the romance genre with a bolder edge' The New Yorker 'Funny, smart, feminist and roastingly hot' BookRiot.com 'Do yourself a favor and discover the compelling magic of Sarah MacLean' Amanda Quick 'MacLean writes with an entirely unique blend of elegance and ferocity that bursts from every page' Entertainment Weekly 'Great chemistry, intelligence and sparkling humor' RT Book Reviews