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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... continued in a more conspiratorial tone , " that you are greatly responsible for your husband's po- litical success . I . . . am somewhat at a loss as to how I might assist my brother , Victor , in the same arena . ' وو Lady Gladstone's ...
... continued to stare at her in disbelief , Evie borrowed one of her brother's more haughty and effective gestures and lifted her eyebrow . With a nearly audible hesitation the woman turned to lead the way toward the winding staircase ...
... continued , as though she hadn't spoken . The other men snickered . Evelyn felt her cheeks warm . " That is not— ” " Or a dress - up masquerade ball ? ” St. Aubyn pushed upright and strolled toward her . " If you're bored , I can ...
... continued gazing at her , obviously unim- pressed . " What're your names ? " she ventured into the silence . " Molly , " the redhead answered , then elbowed the middle girl . " This is Penny , and that's Rose . Are you go- ing to bring ...
... continued their noisy flight down the hall . A moment later , a door slammed . “ Does anyone like you ? ” she asked , looking up to meet his eyes . " Not to my knowledge . You were supposed to leave . " " I wasn't ready to go . " He ...
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 |