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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... House , and tonight I need you to chat with Lady Gladstone . ” " I don't like Lady Gladstone , " Evie murmured back , stifling a curse when Victor clasped her arm , preventing her from sidling away again . " She drinks whiskey . " 4 ...
... House of Commons . ” " You only say that because she won't be breathing on you . Victor , I came here tonight to dance , and to chat with my fr- " Her brother lowered his dark eyebrows . “ You came here tonight because I escorted you ...
... house again— even if this incident was of course actually his fault . " You know damned well who I'm looking for , Fa- tima . You , girl , have you seen that scoun― " " Evie ! There you are ! " With her usual splendid tim- ing ...
... house her aunt and uncle occupied had been part of the Marquis of Houton's property for so long that the fash- ionable part of London had moved on without it . Even so , it was magnificent , and if the neighbors tended to be merchants ...
... House and Lord and Lady Houton's , " he said , shutting the door behind her and climbing back up to his perch . Evelyn smiled at him , more grateful than she could ex- press . Since Victor's return from India , all the servants had ...
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 |