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Scandalous
by Donna HillVirginia State assemblywoman Vaughn Hamilton is only a heartbeat away from her lifelong dream of winning a coveted congressional seat. Yet few know the desperate secret that has haunted her for so many years...a secret that her powerful family will do anything to keep hidden forever. When Vaughn meets business tycoon Justin Montgomery at a Washington D. C. , fundraiser, the desire that flares between them soon sweeps her into a passionate and reckless love affair. But the liaison ends abruptly when Justin decides to run against her in the election. Shattered by his betrayal, Vaughn vows never to let a man into her life...and her heart...again. What she doesn't know is that Justin unwittingly holds the key to her past, and to the love that binds them together....
Scandalous
by Jenna PetersenKatherine Fleming has lived her life without even a hint of indiscretion. So she is devastated to discover the nobleman she's engaged to has a secret he's kept from her: a wife! Suddenly Katherine's enmeshed in a scandal that has the ton buzzing—and forced to accept a most unconventional proposal from the notorious seducer Dominic Mallory, her faithless fiancé's brother… and precisely the sort of rake she has sworn to avoid! Charming and dangerously sensual, Dominic has desired the stunning beauty from the first moment he spied her. Now, with Katherine's reputation in tatters, it's the ideal opportunity to bed her—though it will take wedding vows to do so. But can a rogue be reformed by the unleashed passion of a normally reserved lady? And can a marriage made for all the wrong reasons flame into the love match of the season?
Scandalous (Banning Sisters Trilogy #Bk. 1)
by Karen RobardsAn unexpected romance emerges between a young woman desperate to keep her family&’s wealth and the man trying to gain it in this first in New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards&’s Regency-era series.England, 1810: When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half-brother, the Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantation, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, are suddenly penniless. The family&’s riches will pass to the next male heir—a distant cousin—and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast. Which she does. Pretending that her brother is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire&’s London season. She&’ll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be the Earl of Wickham, Gabby&’s plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger&’s deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other—and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of &“siblings&” who appear to be falling in love.
Scandalous (Sinners of Saint)
by L.J. Shen"I always enjoyed the broken in the fairy tales better. The apple always looked shinier because I knew it could destroy me."Hard, cold, and calculated, Trent Rexroth rarely speaks, and when he does, it's with disdain. When he does, Edie Van Der Zee's stomach flips and her world tilts on its axis. But when he does, his words aren't meant for her.He's a single dad and Edie's father's business partner. But even without any of that, Trent is emotionally unavailable―and yet, when Edie comes to intern at his office, she finds herself feeling everything she shouldn't for him.But the two of them are doomed from the start. The writing isn't just on the wall―Edie's father wants dirt on Trent to cut him out of their business, and is blackmailing Edie into getting it for him. She's lying, stealing, plotting Trent's downfall, all the while fighting the forbidden heat between them.She can't stay away. And as it turns out, neither can Trent.A scandal is the last thing the Van Der Zee family needs. But a scandal is exactly what Edie's going to give them.Scandalous s a standalone book in its own right, and also Book 3 of the Sinners of Saint series. Make sure you immerse yourself fully and read them all...
Scandalous (The Outcasts #3)
by Minerva Spencer“Have you no decency?” Straight-laced missionary Sarah Fisher has never met a man like Captain Martin Bouchard. He is the most beautiful person—male or female—she’s ever seen. Overwhelmingly masculine, elegantly attired despite months at sea, he is in complete command of everyone and everything around him: everyone, that is, except Sarah. But that’s about to change because Sarah has bought Bouchard’s mercy with the only thing she has to sell: her body. “None at all . . .” In spite of her outrageous offer, Martin has no doubt Sarah is a virgin, and a most delectable one at that. But instead of bedding her, he finds himself staring down the muzzle of his own pistol. Clearly, the longer she stays on his ship, the greater the chances that she’ll end up its damned captain! Most infuriating of all, she looks past his perfect exterior to the wounded man inside. Can Martin outrun his scandalous past in time to have a future with the first woman to find and capture his heart? Praise for The Outcasts series “Fans of Amanda Quick’s early historicals will find much to savor.” —Booklist (Starred Review) “Wicked repartee, savvy wit, and energetic libidos.” —Publishers Weekly “A remarkably resourceful heroine who can more than hold her own against any character invented by bestselling Bertrice Small . . . deliciously fun retro flavor.” —Booklist (Starred Review) “Sexy and wildly entertaining.” —Bookpage “Spencer shines . . . an author to watch.” —Kirkus Reviews
A Scandalous Adventure
by Lillian MarekThey're hiding a scandalous secret. When his monarch's flighty fiancée disappears, Count Maximillian von Staufer is dispatched to find her. His search leads Max to discover not the princess, but a look-alike who could be her double. Desperate to avoid an international crisis, he conceives a plan that will buy some time-and allow him to get to know a beautiful Englishwoman. And time is running out. Lady Susannah Tremaine and her young friend Olivia are staying at the Grand Hotel in Baden, where so far the most exciting part of the visit has been the pastries. But when a devastatingly handsome royal Germanic officer asks Olivia to impersonate a missing princess, Susannah finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of international intrigue as she tries to protect her friend-and her heart.
A Scandalous Affair
by Clarissa RossAs Crimson Romance celebrates its first anniversary, we honor those pioneers who helped shape the direction of romance novels for all of us. Suspense, mystery, paranormal activity and love - always love - have been the cornerstone of the genre since the early 1970s. Now we have updated the covers to these classics - but not the words - and reissued these timeless reads to let you relive the thrill of discovering a world of romance all over again.She clawed her way to the top - only to lose what she wanted most . . . Mary Scott's climb from disgraced kitchen maid to the toast of London - a theatrical beauty fit for a Prince Regent - was filled with twists and turns. One misstep could send her hurtling back down - or make her a love slave to a man she hated . . .Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
A Scandalous Affair
by Clarissa RossAs Crimson Romance celebrates its first anniversary, we honor those pioneers who helped shape the direction of romance novels for all of us. Suspense, mystery, paranormal activity and love - always love - have been the cornerstone of the genre since the early 1970s. Now we have updated the covers to these classics - but not the words - and reissued these timeless reads to let you relive the thrill of discovering a world of romance all over again.She clawed her way to the top - only to lose what she wanted most . . . Mary Scott’s climb from disgraced kitchen maid to the toast of London - a theatrical beauty fit for a Prince Regent - was filled with twists and turns. One misstep could send her hurtling back down - or make her a love slave to a man she hated . . .Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
A Scandalous Affair
by Clarissa RossAs Crimson Romance celebrates its first anniversary, we honor those pioneers who helped shape the direction of romance novels for all of us. Suspense, mystery, paranormal activity and love - always love - have been the cornerstone of the genre since the early 1970s. Now we have updated the covers to these classics - but not the words - and reissued these timeless reads to let you relive the thrill of discovering a world of romance all over again.She clawed her way to the top - only to lose what she wanted most . . . Mary Scott’s climb from disgraced kitchen maid to the toast of London - a theatrical beauty fit for a Prince Regent - was filled with twists and turns. One misstep could send her hurtling back down - or make her a love slave to a man she hated . . .Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Scandalous Again
by Christina DoddTwo exquisite cousins must exchange identities in a scandalous deception. Madeline de Lacy, the duchess of Magnus, prides herself on being one of the most sensible young women in England, which is why she can't believe that, in a turn of the cards, her noble father has lost his entire estate -- and her! -- to a stranger. On a mission to salvage her family fortune, she changes places with her cousin and companion, sending the meeker Eleanor to confront the man who had won Madeline's hand. Now, Madeline is free to enter the home of a notorious gambler, and pretends to be meek, humble, and competent with an iron. She is, of course, none of those things; she simply is resolved to win her family's fortune back. Just when she thinks matters can't get worse, she meets Gabriel Ansell, the earl of Campion, and they do. Horribly worse. Four years ago, Madeline was engaged to Gabriel, and worshipped his arrogant kisses. Now, being forced to marry a man she doesn't know pales in comparison to the ordeal of facing Gabriel again, the man who betrayed her -- Gabriel, the only man she ever loved.
Scandalous Bride
by Diana HamiltonHave you heard the latest? Don't tell anyone, but….Nathan Monroe didn't know what to believe: he'd just heard that the woman he'd married wasn't all that she seemed. Olivia Monroe was apparently a ruthless woman who would do anything to get what she wanted....But what did Nat actually know about his newfound wife? Theirs had been a whirlwind marriage-everything had moved so fast-and all Nat could see was that Olivia was hiding some deep, dark secret. Torn by jealousy and distrust, their marriage was heading for the rocks, and the only way to save it was for Nat to discover the truth about his scandalous bride....Scandals!
Scandalous Brides
by Amanda MccabeTogether for the first time. . . Two beloved regency classics . . . In Scandal in Venice, Lady Elizabeth Everdean flees to Italy after the man who was to be her husband is killed. Sir Nicholas Hollingsworth is sent by her brother to capture the runaway, but it is this rake's heart that is captured by Elizabeth. . . Carmen Montero falls in love with Peter Everdean, the Earl of Clifton, on a Spanish battlefield in The Spanish Bride. While each believes the other has been killed during the war, coincidence pulls these souls back together-but pride and dark secrets try to diminish their joy. Will love be victorious?
The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch
by Melinda TaubIn this "magical, brilliant" (Lev Grossman, New York Times bestselling author) reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, the youngest Bennett sister is given the spotlight. In this exuberant retelling of Jane Austen&’s Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet puts pen to paper to relate the real events and aftermath of the classic story. Some facts are well known: Mrs. Bennet suffers from her nerves, Mr. Bennet suffers from Mrs. Bennet, and all five daughters suffer from an estate that is entailed only to male heirs. But Lydia also suffers from entirely different concerns: her best-loved sister Kitty is really a barn cat; Wickham is every bit as wicked as the world believes him to be, but what else would one expect from a demon? And if Mr. Darcy is uptight about etiquette, that&’s nothing compared to his feelings about magic. Most of all, Lydia has yet to learn that for a witch, promises have power . . . Full of enchantment, intrigue, and boundless magic, The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch, has all the irreverent wit, strength, and romance of Pride and Prejudice—while offering a highly unexpected redemption for the wildest Bennet sister.A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY PICK FOR 2023
A Scandalous Connection
by Hayley Ann SolomonMight His Charade Unmask Her Heart?"Do not come home. . .I have a perfectly clever plan up my sleeve. . ." Those words, penned by his sister Caroline, are precisely what prompts Demian, Duke of Darris, to ride like the devil from London back to his ancestral estate. For Caro's "plans" tend to go awry in the most creative--and unfortunate--ways. Now, with the family property in arrears, there's no telling what well-meaning mischief the minx might get up to. Demian arrives home not a moment too soon--to find his sister hosting a gaggle of well-to-do spinsters--and himself forced to pose as none other than his own butler! On the brink of engagement to a stiff-rumped society heiress, Demian can hardly afford to playact, and intends to quash Caro's harebrained scheme posthaste. That is, until he sets his eyes--and his heart--upon Miss Amy Mayhew. One glimpse of her fiery spirit and unconventional beauty is enough to make him risk both fortune and reputation. . .for a chance at her love.
A Scandalous Countess: A Novel of the Malloren World
by Jo BeverleyLady May is back. And so is the scandal that sent her tumbling from her position as the toast of London, when her husband, the Earl of Maybury, was killed in a duel. Even a year of mourning hasn't quieted the rumors of her infidelity. Georgia Maybury is determined to regain her position in the beau monde, but a scarred ex-naval officer threatens her plans. . .
A Scandalous Courtship
by Gail WhitikerAn Unexpected LoveViscount Robert Winthrop returns home to his family manor and discovers that his estranged sister, Hannah, is nothing but a foundling left on their doorstep years ago. He wants to toss her out, but is attracted to the spirited beauty Hannah has become in his absence....Hannah doesn’t know what to make of her feelings for the man she once called brother. She issues Robert an ultimatum-he must unravel the mystery of her true parentage before she’ll agree to marry him. Can he uncover her scandalous secret before it’s too late?
A Scandalous Deal: The Four Hundred Series
by Joanna ShupeJoanna Shupe returns with another unforgettable novel set in the glittering world of New York City’s Gilded Age…They call her Lady Unlucky…With three dead fiancés, Lady Eva Hyde has positively no luck when it comes to love. She sets sail for New York City, determined that nothing will deter her dream of becoming an architect, certainly not an unexpected passionate shipboard encounter with a mysterious stranger. But Eva’s misfortune strikes once more when she discovers the stranger who swept her off her feet is none other than her new employer.Or is it Lady Irresistible?Phillip Mansfield reluctantly agrees to let the fiery Lady Eva oversee his luxury hotel project while vowing to keep their relationship strictly professional. Yet Eva is more capable—and more alluring—than Phillip first thought, and he cannot keep from drawing up a plan of his own to seduce her.When a series of onsite “accidents” make it clear someone wants Lady Unlucky to earn her nickname, Phillip discovers he’s willing to do anything to protect her—even if it requires a scandalous deal…
Scandalous Deception
by Rosemary RogersDesperate to escape her lecherous stepfather, flame-haired Brianna Quinn seeks refuge with the Duke of Huntley, a childhood friend. But her hopes crumble when she discovers that Edmond, the duke's hot-blooded twin, is masquerading as the duke to thwart an assassination scheme. With nowhere to turn, Brianna plays into the intrigue as Edmond's fiancÉe. . . and soon their forced proximity ignites into a burning desire. But when Edmond's enemies threaten Brianna, he must choose between his countrymen and the woman he loves more than life itself. . . .
Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane #3)
by Elizabeth HoytCan a pirate learn that the only true treasure lies in a woman's heart?Widowed Silence Hollingbrook is impoverished, lovely, and kind--and nine months ago she made a horrible mistake. She went to a river pirate for help in saving her husband and in the process made a bargain that cost her her marriage. That night wounded her so terribly that she hides in the foundling home she helps run with her brother. Except now that same river pirate is back...and he's asking for her help."Charming" Mickey O'Connor is the most ruthless river pirate in London. Devastatingly handsome and fearsomely intelligent, he clawed his way up through London's criminal underworld. Mickey has no use for tender emotions like compassion and love, and he sees people as pawns to be manipulated. And yet he's never been able to forget the naive captain's wife who came to him for help and spent one memorable night in his bed...talking. When his bastard baby girl was dumped in his lap--her mother having died--Mickey couldn't resist the Machiavellian urge to leave the baby on Silence's doorstep. The baby would be hidden from his enemies and he'd also bind Silence to him by her love for his daughter.
The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright
by Tessa DareWhen a girl meets a rake... Miss Eliza Cade is a lady in waiting. And waiting. Because of a foolish mistake in her youth, she's not allowed "out" in Society until her three older sisters are wed. But while she's trying to be good, she keeps bumping elbows--and more distressingly, lips--with notorious rake Harry Wright. Every moment she spends with him, she risks complete ruin. The sensual passions he stirs in her are so wrong...but Eliza just can't resist Mr. Wright.
Scandalous Engagement: Scandalous Engagement (lockwood Lightning) / Back In His Ex's Bed (murphy International) (Lockwood Lightning #3)
by Jules BennettDelve into this scandalous friends-to-lovers romance, part of the Lockwood Lightning series from USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett. Their engagement may be fake but the chemistry is as real as it gets! Especially when one kiss with her best friend… changes everything. Josie Coleman has the perfect plan to get rid of her bothersome ex-husband: pretend she’s about to marry again. But her fake engagement to her best friend, Reese Conrad, isn’t going as expected. His steamy, toe-curling kisses are anything but friendly…and their simple plan leads to very complicated feelings. Too bad that isn’t the only surprise Reese has in store… From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Lockwood Lightning: Book 1: An Unexpected Scandal Book 2: Scandalous Reunion Book 3: Scandalous Engagement
A Scandalous Engagement
by Cathy WilliamsJade just couldn't convince millionaire businessman Curtis Greene that she wasn't a gold digger pursuing his younger brother's fortune. Especially as Curtis had returned to his family home to find Jade already in residence....Curtis was determined to protect his brother and control Jade-by pretending to be engaged to her himself! Jade was given no chance to protest, and she was stunned by the scandal that followed-and by the very real, passionate charge of attraction she felt toward her new "fiancé"!
Scandalous Ever After
by Theresa Romain"Romain pens an unconventional, highly appealing love story, topped off with intrigue. This fast-paced read is sure to satisfy." —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for A Gentleman's GameDoes love really heal all wounds?After being widowed by a steeplechase accident in Ireland, Lady Kate Whelan abandons the turf. But once her mourning is complete, her late husband's debts drive her to seek help in Newmarket amidst the whirl of a race meet. There she encounters antiquities expert Evan Rhys, her late husband's roguish friend—whom she hasn't seen since the day of his lordship's mysterious death.Now that fate has reunited them, Evan seizes the chance to win over the woman he's always loved. But once back within the old stone walls of Whelan House, long-held secrets come to light that shake up everything Kate thought she knew about her marriage. Now she wonders who she can trust with her heart—and Evan must decide between love and a truth that will separate him from all his heart desires.Romance of the Turf Series: A Gentleman's Game (Book 1)Scandalous Ever After (Book 2)
The Scandalous Flirt (Cinderella Sisterhood Series #6)
by Olivia DrakeA banished debutante returns to London to save her family from a blackmailing aristocrat in this historical romance by the author of His Wicked Wish.Aurora Paxton was once the belle of the ball, the most sought-after debutante of the season—until a scandalous mistake ruined her. Shunned by her family, Rory was banished to the country to live in disgrace. Now she’s been summoned back to London by her stepmother, who is being blackmailed by the least likely person Rory can imagine: Lucas Vale, Marquess of Dashell.Lucas is someone Rory’s known for years—a man as devastatingly handsome as he is coldly disapproving of her. What in the world could he want from her or her family? Rory intends to find out as soon as she comes face to face with her old foe. What she never expects, however, is that the icy aristocrat has a soft spot for her—and a secret plan to redeem her status. Could it be that Lucas has been in love with Rory all along . . . and has finally found a way to win her heart?Praise for The Scandalous Flirt“The mature hero and heroine have a bond that will charm readers. A solidly scandalous . . . romance with a touch of magic.” —Kirkus Reviews“A cute, quick, and fun romance! . . . Historical romance readers who like a mystery mixed in will enjoy The Scandalous Flirt!” —Fresh Fiction
A Scandalous Inheritance
by Penny JordanRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Originally published as Fight For Love in 1987. Marrying the innocent heiress Natasha Ames wasn't surprised that gorgeous Jay Travers was less than pleased to see her at his family's Texas ranch. Not after she learned that his grandfather had left her half of his property in his will. Innocent Natasha didn't know why the shrewd old man had made such a scandalous bequest to a virtual stranger, but she was determined not to leave until she found out. Though it wasn't easy living with commanding, ruthless Jay. Especially when he insisted on tying Natasha to him…as his wife!