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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... trying to take Plimpton's seat in the House, isn't he? I'd heard a rumor.” “Yes, he is. It's so . . . aggravating. He's spent most of the last five years out of the country, and he still never even asks my opinion about anything or ...
... how she'd missed a chance to charm Lord and Lady Gladstone; if he sent her out to make another attempt, or tried to instruct her about whom she should or shouldn't 10 chat with at their aunt's, Evelyn was going to flee Chapter 2 ...
... trying to keep hold of her nerve, “but I believe you asked for a proposal detailing my plans for volunteering. I will provide you with that—and nothing else.” He smiled again, the expression delightfully handsome, except that his eyes ...
... tried to relieve their boredom with candy- coated visits to the Heart of Hope Orphanage, Evelyn Marie Ruddick was probably the most and least surprising. Her political-aspirant brother doubtless had no idea she had gone visiting—no self ...
... trying to keep himself entertained. “Stop that,” she commanded, annoyed that her voice shook. The waltz ended, and he released her before she could pull away. She expected another intimate, insulting comment, but instead he sketched an ...
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 |