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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... seemed an oxymoron , but clearly someone needed to do something about their ar- rogant , self - involved ways . Lucinda stood , going to the desk at the other end of the room . " We should write these down , " she said , pulling several ...
... seemed in Lady Dalmere's conservative ballroom , the man who leaned over her shoulder , his face so close to her ear that dark brown hair brushed her burnished gold curls , was even more unsettling . For a moment Evelyn contemplated ...
... squarely in front of his wife . " Where is that scoundrel ? ” The viscountess straightened , though it seemed a bit late for her to attempt innocence . " Whom are you look- ing for , my love ? I've been having a LONDON'S PERFECT SCOUNDREL ...
... seemed a place , a cause , where she could contribute something meaningful . The dour - faced housekeeper donned a surprised look as she opened the heavy door . " Yes , miss ? " " You said the board would be meeting this morning , did ...
... seemed important . It felt impor- tant , when nothing else she'd done lately felt the least bit significant . " Miss ? " She started , looking down the hallway beyond the landing . Three young girls , not one of them older than twelve ...
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 |