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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 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…
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"!
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!
A Scandalous Innocent
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 Without Trust in 1988. Seduced by her enemy! Accused of committing a scandalous crime, Lark Cummings is devastated. And, in court, ruthless prosecutor James Wolfe shows her no mercy. But then, incredibly, the case is dropped and impoverished Lark is offered a job by a rich widow—unaware that James Wolfe is her employer's enigmatic son. With James's reappearance in her life, Lark fears the strength of her attraction. She's torn—dare she risk her trust to this man who hurt her in the past and give in to the powerful currents pulsing between them?
A Scandalous Lady
by Francesca ShawPlayboy bachelor the Earl of Ashby had become fascinated by the beautiful actress Lysette Davide, agreeing to a wager with his friends--to make her his mistress. But Lysette, in actual fact, was the highly respectable society lady Miss Camilla Knight, and she would be ruined if anyone discovered her scandalous secret! Courting the beautiful Camilla by day and trying to win his reckless wager by night, when would the earl realize that Camilla and Lysette were one and the same woman?
A Scandalous Lady
by Karla HockerIn Regency England, an actress finds herself suddenly playing on a whole new stage . . . Having risen from the squalor of London&’s back alleys to be the darling of Drury Lane, Meg Fletcher was indeed the consummate actress. And it takes all her considerable skills to conceal her shock when she learns she was actually the legitimate daughter—and heir—of Sir Richard Carswell, an aging baronet . . . Determined to learn why her mother fled her husband in terror all those years ago, Meg journeys to Carswell Hall. There, in addition to the scandalized servants and a very surprised papa, she encounters the extremely unsettling Earl of Stanbrook, a deliciously handsome rake—who is not at all amused when the actress he&’d been intended to seduce began putting on airs at Carswell Hall in the role of virtuous prodigal daughter. There was only one way a girl of her station could have come so far in the world. She might enjoy pretending she wasn&’t to be won over with a few baubles, but he knew she was his for the taking. It would be trickier now that he knew she was of the Quality, but every gentleman understood there were ways to bend the rules when wooing a scandalous lady . . .
A Scandalous Lady
by Rachelle MorganFaith Jarvis has spent most of her 20 years on the mean streets of London, having been abandoned by her family as a child. She has no choice but to work for Jack Swift, a mean and violent criminal mastermind who has his network of thieves. One night, Faith and her young partner spot a target and intend to relieve the gentleman of his purse. Unfortunately for them, Troyce de Meir, Third Baron of Westborogh, is not an easy victim.
A Scandalous Marriage
by Mary BrendanMarriage under fire...William and June Pemberton have been happily married for three years-but the longer they go on without June’s conceiving, the more concerned she becomes. Especially since William’s old flame is now free to marry again and, according to his mother, would make him much the better wife. And then a handsome charmer turns his attentions to June....Pushed apart by jealousy, William and June must fight to keep their marriage alive. Sometimes, it seems, their mutual passion is all that holds them together....
A Scandalous Marriage (Wives Wanted #3)
by Miranda LeeWanted: One WifePrice: Two Million DollarsSelf-made and every inch a bachelor, Sydney entrepreneur Mike Stone has one month to get married—or he'll lose a business deal worth billions! He's confident he can find a bride for the right price….Natalie Fairlane, owner of the Wives Wanted dating agency, is appalled by her new client's proposition! But the fee Mike is willing to pay is very tempting. Plus, offering herself up for the job has nothing to do with how wickedly sexy she finds him…. No, nothing at all!
A Scandalous Match for the Marquess
by Christine MerrillScandal and spice and all things nice…in this atmospheric Regency romanceFrom one scandalStraight into the arms of another!Felicity Morgan has written a lurid gothic novel and all of London is clamoring for the sequel! But her mortified family have sent her to the countryside in disgrace! Felicity is relieved to be free of her parents&’ relentless matchmaking—until she learns her host has a marquess in mind for her…Reclusive widower Martin Howell, Marquess of Woodley, has no interest in entertaining rebellious Felicity, but she is bringing lightness to his gloomy estate…and his brooding heart. They bond over their determination to remain unwed…until a kiss brings them to the brink of another scandal!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Scandalous Midnight in Madrid (Passion in Paradise #2)
by Susan StephensHer body awakened…By Madrid’s most eligible bachelorChef Sadie Montgomery’s life is changed forever by an intense moonlit encounter in Madrid with infamous Alejandro de Alegon. The sizzling anticipation he sparks tempts virgin Sadie all the way to his Spanish castle…and into his bed! She’s never known anything like the wild passion Alejandro unleashes. But their night of illicit pleasure soon turns Sadie into Spain’s most scandalous headline: Pregnant with Alejandro’s Baby!Feel the heat in this sizzling Spanish romance—with a secret baby twist!
A Scandalous Mistress
by Juliet LandonA move to Richmond was the fresh start Lady Amelie Chester needed to escape the rumors surrounding her husband's death. And what better place to launch her niece into the ton?But scandal followed Amelie and, unwittingly, she falsely confessed to an intimate relationship with Nicholas, Lord Elyot, heir to the Marquess of Sheen! Enchanted and intrigued, Nicholas was quick to take every advantage of the situation....
A Scandalous Proposal
by Julia JustissDisowned! But deeply in love! Emily Spencer was both when she eloped to the Continent with her handsome young soldier. Now widowhood had brought her back to England--and into the arms of Evan Mansfield, the dashing Earl of Cheverley, who willingly gave her his heart...but could never give her his name!Elemental and eternal... Such was the passion Emily Spencer inspired in Evan Mansfield. Surely this woman was his destiny, his forever love, despite her lack of aristocratic ties. But honor and a deathbed promise demanded he bind himself in marriage to another--and abandon the only joy he'd ever known!
A Scandalous Proposal: How to Woo a Spinster bonus story (The Little Season #2)
by Kasey Michaels“With delightful characters and witty repartee” a couple pretends to be engaged as they solve a mystery in this Regency from a New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly).Who would have thought a man could tire of being fawned over and flirted with? Ever since Cooper Townsend returned from France as a hero with a new title, he has been relentlessly pursued by every marriageable miss in London. Perhaps that’s why the unconventional Miss Daniella Foster is so appealing. She doesn’t simper or flatter. She only wants him to help unmask her sister’s blackmailer, and Coop has never been so intrigued. . . .Let every other woman in London fight over His Lordship’s romantic attentions. Marriage is the last thing on Dany’s mind—at least until she samples his illicit kisses. Now, as a mutual enemy races to ruin Coop’s reputation and Dany’s family name, an engagement of convenience will spark an unlikely passion that might save them both.“Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses.” —New York Times–bestselling author Nora Roberts
A Scandalous Proposition
by Wendy SolimanHampshire, 1809When a beautiful woman bursts into Lord Adam Fitzroy's room at an inn seeking refuge, he assists her. His curiosity is piqued when he later spots her entering the local house of ill repute. The next day he is shocked when his mother introduces the woman as her new paid companion. His mother adores Florentina, so Adam agrees to keep her nightly activities a secret...on one condition: she must spend one wicked night with him. Florentina Grantley is both scandalized and intrigued at the prospect, but she worries that the dashing war hero will quickly discern her lack of experience. True, she's no innocent-but she's a widow, not a whore. Yet she can't explain the true reason behind her alliance with the brothel's madam, or the danger she faces if exposed. As their initial tryst grows into something deeper, the stakes become higher. What will Adam do when he discovers Florentina's deception? 77,000 words
A Scandalous Scot
by Karen RanneyOne scandal was never enough . . . After four long years, Morgan MacCraig has finally returned to the Highlands of his birth . . . with his honor in shreds. After a scandal, all he wants now is solace-yet peace is impossible to find with the castle's outspoken new maid trying his patience, challenging his manhood . . . and winning his love, body and soul. Jean MacDonald wants to leave her past behind and start anew, but Ballindair Castle, a Scottish estate rumored to be haunted, hasn't been the safe haven she envisioned. Ballindair's ancestral ghosts aren't as fascinating as Morgan, the most magnificent man she's ever seen. Though their passion triggers a fresh scandal that could force them to wed, Jean must first share the secrets of her own past-secrets that could force them apart, or be the beginning of a love and redemption unlike anything they've ever known.
A Scandalous Situation
by Patricia Frances RowellHer past was a dark countryAnd Iantha Kethley was trapped at its borders, never quite able to escape the one defining moment of her life. Until the day she held Robert Armstrong at gunpoint-and he offered her a future she’d never dared imagine!Rob Armstrong, Lord Duncan, swore he’d not be mere protector of Iantha Kethley, but true partner as well, for this sweetly vulnerable woman had a spine of surprising steel-a necessary attribute to face the danger that stalked her still. Her need drew him to her; her courage held him by her side-where he’d willingly remain, bound by honor, passion...and love!
A Scandalous Winter Wedding: A Christmas Historical Romance Novel (Matches Made in Scandal #4)
by Marguerite KayeFrom one snowy Christmas…to a sizzling-hot reunion!A Matches Made in Scandal story. Kirstin Blair has spent seven years trying to forget brooding Cameron Dunbar. Now self-made man Cameron needs her help to recover his missing niece, and Kirstin must face the truth—seeing him again sparks the same irresistible attraction that first brought them together! She must decide: resist, or give in to temptation and risk Cameron discovering everything she’s fought so hard to protect…Matches Made in Scandal miniseries Book 1 — From Governess to CountessBook 2 — From Courtesan to Convenient WifeBook 3 — His Rags-to-Riches Contessa Book 4 — A Scandalous Winter Wedding“From Governess to Countess is an engaging story, it dazzles you with the chemistry between Allison and Aleskei and teases you into wanting more” — Goodreads on From Governess to Countess“Kaye’s eye for detail is as sharp as her ability to translate history into engaging fiction … From Courtesan to Convenient Wife is an emotionally urgent and tender romance” — All About Romance on From Courtesan to Convenient Wife
A Scandalous Woman
by Marie PatrickJovanna Darling knows exactly what she wants from life--excitement and adventure. With her flair for accents and disguises, she hoodwinks her brother, who runs the Darling Security Agency in Galveston, into letting her become one of his agents. Against his better judgment, and behind their father's back, she becomes one of his best operatives. After his newly purchased and renovated railroad is robbed four times in two months, Braeden MacAllister thinks someone may be out to ruin him financially. The morning he decides to hire Darling Security, he is almost run down in the street by an out of control wagon. Now he thinks someone may want him dead. When Braeden meets the charming Jovanna Darling, he has no idea she will be the woman who not only solves the mysteries, but changes his whole idea about love.
A Scarlet Cord
by Deborah RaneyIn the four years since her husband's death, Melanie LaSalle's life has been consumed with managing the family design firm and caring for her five-year-old daughter, Jerica. The possibility of a new relationship is the last thing on her mind. But when Melanie meets Joel Ellington, a new staff member at her church, she is instantly attracted to his warm spirit.As their friendship deepens, however, Melanie is troubled by something she can't quite understand or explain. Joel seems to be hiding something-in fact, most areas of his past are off-limits, even to her. Because of her growing feelings for him, Melanie pushes her doubts away. But when unsettling facts come to light-and when Joel disappears, along with the contents of a church bank account-she can no longer ignore her fears. Now, torn between her feelings for Joel and evidence mounting against him, Melanie faces a heart-wrenching decision: to forget the man who gave her reason to love again or to trust Joel enough to give him her heart. Exploring the themes of the importance of truth, loyalty, and trust, A Scarlet Cord illustrates that who we are in Christ depends little on outward appearances and much on our relationship with him, and that through faith, we can find places of comfort, healing, and selfless love.
A Scent of Magic
by Jill JonesThe discovery of an exotic scent sets the stage for a tale of love, revenge, and renewed passion in this “unique and utterly spellbinding . . . story to savor” (Romantic Times). Simone LeFevre will stop at nothing until she’s joined the exclusive ranks of the world’s top perfumers, even if it means destroying the rival who stole everything from her—including her heart. The discovery of a strange elixir dating back to the previous century is the key to a new scent called “My Desire,” which stirs Nick Rutledge’s dreams with aching memories of the woman he once betrayed. But as these lovers turned enemies delve deeper into the origin of the elusive scent, they face unknown dangers—and embrace a timeless passion. Previously published as Essence of My Desire.