How to Seduce a Scoundrel

How to Seduce a Scoundrel
Author: Vicky Dreiling
Publisher: Forever
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1609419081

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?

To Seduce a Scoundrel

To Seduce a Scoundrel
Author: Darcy Burke
Publisher: Zealous Quill Press
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2012-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0985455829

A lady on the brink of disaster… Lady Philippa Latham is determined to avoid scandal at all costs. When her mother’s outrageous behavior threatens their family’s reputation, Philippa attempts to curtail her activities. Unwittingly, she follows her to a party no unmarried Society girl would risk attending, where she locks lips with England’s most notorious scoundrel. She should stay far away from him, but a night of danger and kisses ensures they will be linked, at least for a short time. A scoundrel in need of seduction… Lord Ambrose Sevrin is famous for having ruined his brother’s fiancée and refusing to marry her. Now celibate, he doesn’t deserve to stand next to Lady Philippa, let alone touch her. Yet when she needs his help to secure a husband before her mother ruins them all, he can’t resist offering his assistance. He must not, however, succumb to her charms because he can’t tolerate redemption—or love.

Never Seduce a Scoundrel

Never Seduce a Scoundrel
Author: Sabrina Jeffries
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2006-03-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1416531513

From the New York Times bestselling author of the sizzling Sinful Suitors series, this first book in the sexy, sparkling School for Heiresses series follows unconventional heiresses who are so much more than just matches for society’s most irresistible rogues. Lady Amelia Plume has many admirers—it’s too bad they’re all fortune hunters and fops who can’t provide the exotic adventures she seeks. But the ballrooms of Mayfair have become much more appealing since the arrival of Major Lucas Winter, an American with a dark past and a dangerous air. Lucas is brash, arrogant—and scandalously tempting. Every thrilling kiss sparks hotter desire, yet Amelia suspects that Lucas has a hidden motive in wooing her. And she intends to discover it, by any means necessary.

How the Scoundrel Seduces

How the Scoundrel Seduces
Author: Sabrina Jeffries
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2014-08-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1451693532

The third deliciously sexy novel in the New York Times bestselling Duke’s Men historical romance series, featuring an investigator who sets out to find gypsies—and unexpectedly finds love. Investigator Tristan Baonnaud has one aim in life—to make sure that his half-brother George can’t ever ruin his life again. So when the pesky Lady Zoe Keane, the daughter of the Earl of Olivier, shows up demanding that the Duke’s Men find a mysterious gypsy woman, he seizes the opportunity to also hunt for a gypsy friend who knows secrets about George. Tristan doesn’t expect to uncover Lady Zoe’s family secrets, as well…or end up falling for the woman who will risk all to discover the truth.

Seduced By A Scoundrel

Seduced By A Scoundrel
Author: Barbara Dawson Smith
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1999-12-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0312972725

When her brother gambles away what little family money their father had failed to squander, Lady Alicia Pemberton agrees upon a marriage of convenience with her brother's main creditor to clear the debt, but gambling club owner Drake Wilder has other plans for his new wife.

Never Love a Scoundrel

Never Love a Scoundrel
Author: Darcy Burke
Publisher: Zealous Quill Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2013-05-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 193971303X

When the beast leaves his lair… Labeled a lunatic and a reprobate, Lord Jason Lockwood finds solace in debauchery outside the realm of Polite Society. Scarred inside and out, Jason can’t possibly hope to improve his standing within the ton…until he meets an alluring and persuasive young lady who offers to help him reclaim respectability. Tempted not by the possibility of a better reputation, but by the lure of seduction, he sees what he’s been missing—along with how much he stands to lose. A beauty’s touch provokes his desire… Lady Lydia Prewitt should be a perfect debutante, but her former life as a gossip has ensured a lonely path. Seizing an opportunity to reform the scandalous yet tantalizing Lord Lockwood, she glimpses a future she never dreamed of—if he’s willing to meet her halfway. But can she risk falling in love with a scoundrel if it means joining him in exile?

The Pretenders Series 1-3 Boxed Set

The Pretenders Series 1-3 Boxed Set
Author: Darcy Burke
Publisher: Zealous Quill Press
Total Pages: 863
Release: 2021-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1637260482

Set in the captivating world of The Untouchables, follow the saga of a trio of siblings who excel at being something they’re not. Can a dauntless Bow Street Runner, a devastated viscount, and a disillusioned Society miss unravel their secrets? Book One: A Secret Surrender A survivor of London’s mean streets, chameleon Selina Blackwell is playing the roles of fortune-teller and proper Society lady. But when a Bow Street Runner takes too much of an interest in her, it seems the crimes of her past will finally come to light. Harry Sheffield may have feelings for her, but he can’t ignore who she’s been. When he learns she holds the key to the one case he couldn’t solve, he must choose justice or love. Book Two: A Scandalous Bargain When Beatrix Linley witnesses a woman’s death, she rushes to help the husband disguise what happened. It was an accident, but it didn’t look like one, and Beatrix knows what it’s like to have to hide damaging secrets. Thomas, Lord Rockbourne, is relieved to have an ally at last, and neither can ignore their smoldering attraction. But soon the scandal and darkness haunting them both comes to light, compelling them to face their demons—and potentially driving them apart forever. Book Three A Rogue to Ruin Social pariah Anne Pemberton can’t forget the dashing gentleman she met—or the kiss they shared—before the Season started. Former thief Rafe Blackwell has one goal: to take down the man who murdered his parents. But when Anne seeks to save him—both emotionally and physically—he’ll have to embrace the darkness or risk losing the only light he’s ever known.

The Spitfire Society Books 1-3

The Spitfire Society Books 1-3
Author: Darcy Burke
Publisher: Zealous Quill Press
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 163726013X

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Untouchables series comes your next Regency obsession: The Spitfire Society. Meet the smart, independent women who’ve decided they don’t need Society’s rules, their families’ expectations, or, most importantly, a husband. But just because they don’t need a man doesn’t mean they might not want one... Never Have I Ever With a Duke Sparks fly between a penniless young lady and a debt-ridden duke who literally can’t afford to pursue a courtship. Graham Kinsley is shocked when he inherits an insolvent dukedom. He needs an heiress—or to recoup the former duke’s losses. When he meets the alluring Arabella, he’s entranced. Unfortunately, she’s as bankrupt as he is, but if they work together they may be able to recover their fortunes. Though if they keep stealing kisses, they may lose their hearts instead. A Duke is Never Enough When a seductive rake is suspected of murder, a self-declared spinster spitfire may be his only hope for salvation—and love. Notorious rake Marcus Raleigh, Marquess of Ripley, is gracing the gossip pages for a new reason: the rumors he may have murdered his swindling cousin. His quest for answers regarding his cousin’s death leads him to an incomparable self-declared spinster, and he is beguiled beyond reason. After abandoning her philandering betrothed at the altar, Phoebe Lennox won’t risk a relationship of any kind until Marcus sweeps her into his seductive embrace, and her resolve falters. But when the truth about Marcus and the murder come to light, Phoebe could lose everything she holds dear. A Duke Will Never Do A self destructive viscount finds himself under the care of an enchanting spitfire, but when the sins of his past threaten them, he’ll pay any price to keep her safe, including his heart. After failing on the Marriage Mart, Jane Pemberton takes up residence in the official headquarters of the Spitfire Society. When she finds an unconscious viscount on her doorstep, she nurses him back to health—and requests his offered recompense in the form of private instruction of a scandalous and intimate kind. After spiraling into a self-destructive abyss following the murder of his parents, Anthony, Viscount Colton, physically recovers under the care of an alluring spitfire. But when an extortion scheme forces him to face the sins of his past, he’ll have to pay the ultimate price to protect the woman who saved him.

The Untouchables Books 7-9

The Untouchables Books 7-9
Author: Darcy Burke
Publisher: Zealous Quill Press
Total Pages: 795
Release: 2020-10-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 194457655X

Books 7-9 in The Untouchables Series featuring three "untouchable" bachelor nobles and the intrepid women who bring them to their knees. The Duke of Ice Widow Lady Violet Pendleton hopes for a second chance with Nicholas Bateman, the man she’s always loved. But she isn’t prepared for the desolation in his soul or the animosity he still bears toward her. Despite those obstacles, it’s clear their passion hasn’t dimmed. However, the heat between them isn’t enough to melt the Duke of Ice, and this time Violet may find herself the jilted party. Can love, once so tragically lost, finally be found? The Duke of Ruin With her betrothal to a duke in tatters and scandal imminent, Diana Kingman has two choices: live in certain ignominy or flee into obscurity. Since her father will stop at nothing to betroth her to one of the finest titles in the realm, no matter how loathsome the bearer, escape is her only option. Universally blamed for the death of his wife and unborn child, Simon Hastings doesn’t dispute his guilt over an accident he cannot even remember. Determined to be a better man, Simon rescues a young woman in need—only to be accused of kidnapping. Can a man haunted by the love he lost and a woman afraid to get too close find happiness together? The Duke of Lies Verity Beaumont has suffered domineering men most of her life, first with her father and then with her husband. Free from both of them, she dares look to the future but her carefully ordered world is shattered when her dead husband returns after six years. Rufus Beaumont, Duke of Blackburn, is back to claim his place and his family. Only, the life he finds is not the life he left, and he must convince his wife that he’s not the man he was. When the truth about what happened to him leaks out, he must prove that not everything about him, especially his love for her, is a lie.