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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... thought she'd accepted that all males were impossible , but from the ruckus in her heart , obviously she wasn't happy about that fact . Lucinda Barrett and Lady Georgiana Halley were right in their witty criticisms , as they usually ...
... thought- ful as her own frustration eased . " But a list won't do anything for anyone but our- selves . " Still skeptical at the usefulness of such a task , Evelyn took the pencil Lucinda handed her , anyway . “ If that . " " Oh , yes ...
... thought , as the viscount's blustering 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 ...
... thought stupid occa- sionally had its benefits . Men were so easy sometimes . " Are you certain you wouldn't rather spend your time in a more pleasant environment , Miss Ruddick ? Some of these orphans are , I believe , quite ...
... thought to be talking with the board today and then joining her aunt's party . Bring- ing more candy hadn't occurred to her . " I'm sorry , but I don't . Not today . " " Oh . Never mind , then . ” The girls returned to their dolls as ...
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 |