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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... knew she'd lost the argument before it be- gan ; she frequently had the suspicion that Victor al- lowed her to debate him only so he could put her in her place more often . “ Oh , faddle . I liked it better when you were in India ...
... knew all of them , thank goodness . " Good morning , Miss Ruddick , ” Sir Edward Willsley said , his thick brows arched in surprise . " Whatever brings you here on this fine day ? " Evie curtsied , though technically she outranked half ...
... 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 pretty and innocent , she must also be an idiot ...
... knew St. Aubyn was a scoundrel . There were rumors , which she believed , that he'd fought in sev- eral duels , and that suspicious husbands didn't challenge him any longer because he never lost . As for his reputa- tion with women ...
... knew she was far too angelic and virginal for his tastes . Still , she did have pretty gray eyes , and they'd widened so amus- ingly when he'd insulted her . Saint allowed himself a faint smile as he climbed into his coach and they ...
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 |