London's Perfect Scoundrel: Lessons in LoveHarper Collins, 2009 M10 13 - 384 pages A determined young lady vows to give one of London's infamous rakes his comeuppance -- but when the rogue turns the tables, who truly learns a lesson in love? Beloved SinnerThe ton gossips call him "Saint" -- but the Marquisof St. Aubyn has well earned his reputation as London's perfect scoundrel. Evelyn Ruddick knows she should avoid him at all costs -- but the strikingly beautiful lady wants to aid the children of the Heart of Hope Orphanage, and he heads the board of trustees. Evie is determined to teachthe charming, arrogant man a lesson in compassion, but it won't be so easy -- especially since his touch is setting her desire aflame, making Evie yearn to submit to his passionate instruction ... The idea of joining in her "project" is unthinkable, but this enchantress refuses to give up! So what else is there for a self-respecting rake to do but seduce the lady? Yet soon it is he who is beingseduced by Evie's tender heart and fiery blushes. Could the temptation of long, passionate nights in her arms bring about the impossible? Could the disreputable Saint at long last be reformed? |
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... Evelyn took the pencil Lucinda handed her , anyway . “ If that . " " Oh , yes , it will - when we put our rules into prac- tice , " Georgiana argued . “ I propose that we each choose some man and teach him what he needs to know to ...
... Evelyn from her slip- pered feet to her face . She couldn't have stopped her blush if her life depended on it . All young ladies mindful of their reputations made a point of staying well away from the tall , jaded , and dev- ilishly ...
... Evelyn Ruddick , my lady , " she said , curtsying again . " We attended the Bramhurst Christmas soiree to- gether , and you said I might call on you in London . " " Oh , dear me , I am too generous sometimes . What was it you wanted ...
... Evelyn whispered as she accepted her shawl from the butler . “ He's in the morning room , miss , finishing the news- paper , " the elderly servant answered in an equally hushed voice . “ I'd judge you have another five minutes ...
... Evelyn leaned out the coach window . " Phillip , stop here , if you please . " The coach veered to one side of the street and rattled to a halt . It just so happened that the board of trustees was meeting today — at this hour , in fact ...
Contents
Section 14 | 165 |
Section 15 | 187 |
Section 16 | 206 |
Section 17 | 221 |
Section 18 | 237 |
Section 19 | 249 |
Section 20 | 265 |
Section 21 | 286 |
Section 9 | 97 |
Section 10 | 112 |
Section 11 | 132 |
Section 12 | 141 |
Section 13 | 151 |
Section 22 | 305 |
Section 23 | 316 |
Section 24 | 333 |
Section 25 | 355 |
Section 26 | 373 |