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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... gaze turned in her direction . All she needed was to be- come involved in one of St. Aubyn's infamous scandals . Victor would never allow her out of the house again— even if this incident was of course actually his fault . " You know ...
... gaze one gave a half - witted invalid . Evie knew she ap- peared somewhat angelic , for lack of a better word , and that for some reason gentlemen , especially those who were marriage - minded , concluded that since she ap- peared ...
... gaze still on Evelyn . " No wonder the lot of you are panting . " " Look here , St. Aub— ” " What's your plan , then , Miss Ruddick ? " he asked , circling her like a stalking panther . " I ... haven't quite " " Made up your mind ? ” he ...
... 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 us pudding ...
... gaze . Undoubtedly few people stood up to him . If he hadn't been so rude earlier , Evie wasn't certain she would have had the courage to do so , herself . As Lady Glad- stone had said last evening , his reputation was very , very bad ...
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 |