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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... Lucinda stood , going to the desk at the other end of the room . " We should write these down , " she said , pulling several sheets of paper from a drawer and re- turning to hand them out . " The three of 1 Prologue ...
... hand on the table . Evelyn looked from one of her friends to the other . Her brother would likely scold her for wasting her time in frivolity , but then he didn't have to know . Perhaps he would stay in India forever , and leave them ...
... hand , the idea of sitting on her bottom or attending Victor's endless parade of oh - so - proper soirees until he married someone more suited for the task left her shuddering with distaste . This , she could do for herself — and for ...
... hand and his gloves in the other , the Mar- quis of St. Aubyn gazed at her . The expression in his green eyes stopped the retort she'd been about to make . Evelyn had seen cynicism before ; in her circle its practice was so common it ...
... . " How do your schedules look ? " Rose giggled . " You're coming back tomorrow ? ” " If you'd like . " Molly tugged on the youngest girl's hand , pulling her back down the hall . " If you bring bread LONDON'S PERFECT SCOUNDREL 17.
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 |