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Scandalosa imbranata
by Ilaria Grandi Myeditor Amanda MarielImbranata per natura, Jane aveva accettato da tempo un destino da zitella. E forse sarebbe stato un bene. Dopo tutto, aveva assistito in prima persona a come un matrimonio infelice poteva far soffrire una donna. Ma osava ancora sognare l'amore, fino al giorno in cui fu completamente scandalizzata da un uomo con le maniere di un cinghiale. Da quando Caleb Wesley, il conte di Keery, aveva fallito nel proteggere la persona che più contava su di lui, aveva giocato il ruolo del mascalzone. I suoi vizi preferiti erano le sottane delle signore, il gioco d'azzardo e l'alcol, e non aveva intenzione di abbandonarli. Anche dopo aver compromesso accidentalmente una signora ed essere costretto a concederle il matrimonio. Due persone unite da una circostanza indesiderata scoprono qualcosa che nessuno si aspettava. Riusciranno a lasciarsi alle spalle le vecchie ferite e i pregiudizi per accettare il regalo che il destino ha donato ad essi?
Scandalosamente mia
by Amanda MarielTra gli sfarzosi saloni da ballo e le audaci sale da gioco dell’Inghilterra della Reggenza, il nome del famigerato Lord Tristan Breckenridge riecheggia in un intreccio di ammirazione e timore. Quando una partita di carte ad alto rischio lo porta a "vincere" la bellissima e virtuosa Miss Emmeline Brooks, giovane donna estranea alle lusinghe dell’alta società londinese, i loro destini si intrecciano per sempre. Tristan, affascinante libertino deciso a schivare il matrimonio, non avrebbe mai pensato che il destino gli avrebbe consegnato una moglie. Emmeline, determinata a sfuggire a qualsiasi scandalo, si ritrova unita a un uomo la cui reputazione sembra in netto contrasto con il suo senso dell’onore. Mentre i loro mondi si scontrano, il dovere si intreccia con il desiderio. Tra loro scoppiano scintille, alimentando una passione tanto travolgente quanto inaspettata. Ma potranno mai trasformare un matrimonio nato dal caso in un legame d’amore sincero? Oppure la loro unione è destinata a spezzarsi, mettendo in pericolo tutto ciò che entrambi considerano prezioso? Scandalosamente mia è una storia di tentazione, onore e dell’imprevedibilità del cuore, ambientata in un mondo dove amore e reputazione sono in continua collisione.
Scandalose intenzioni
by Ilaria Grandi Myeditor Amanda MarielDi fronte alla minaccia di perdere il sostegno economico del padre se non si sposerà entro un mese, il famigerato mascalzone Lord Julian Luvington mette gli occhi su Lady Sarah. È una ragazza rispettabile, proprio come esige suo padre. Ma non sarà facile sedurla. Lady Sarah Roseington è determinata a sposarsi solo per amore e farà di tutto per ottenere una libertà pari a quella concessa agli uomini. Un soggetto ambiguo come Lord Luvington potrebbe distruggere la sua posizione sociale duramente conquistata, ma il matrimonio con lui le offrirebbe delle opportunità che non potrebbe conquistarsi da sola. Come si comporterebbe una signora? Quando Lord Luvington rifiuta di arrendersi, Lady Sarah propone un accordo. Ma il prezzo da pagare sarà superiore alle aspettative per entrambi. Lady Sarah rischierà di perdere la sua reputazione e Julian il suo cuore.
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
by Lori FosterCan passion challenge cool, levelheaded reason? Knee-melting kisses spark more than hotelier Tony Austin or boutique owner Olivia Anderson ever planned. He wanted an heir, not a wife. She wanted a no-strings affair...and delicious memories. Scandalous? Perhaps. And it was all going perfectly--until love got in the way.Sex AppealShadow Callahan sizes up sexy, successful Brent Bramwell as perfect hunk material, ideal for her shopping mall's contest. But take-charge Brent is much more interested in gorgeous, irrepressible Shadow, whose Sex Appeal shop and its, uh, eclectic merchandise make this in-control guy realize he's been missing out. He's got a wild side. And Shadow makes him want to misbehave....
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
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?
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.
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 ScandalBook 2: Scandalous ReunionBook 3: Scandalous Engagement
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)
Scandalous Innocent
by Juliet LandonTwo women, generations apart, both on the bring of scandal...Phoebe shared more than her unruly dark curls with her ancestor whose portrait graced the walls of the Earl of Dysart's country home. Impatient of convention, both women had retreated from the excesses of London life.Yet neither had enjoyed peace for long. Their retreat was a challenge to Society's most notorious rakes-a certain Viscount Ransome seemed set on making Phoebe his own. But secrets and passion were part of the fabric of the house and Phoebe had learned from her rebellious ancestor. She planned to bring the arrogant viscount to his knees....
Scandalous Liaisons (Historical Romance Ser. #4)
by Sylvia Day"Oh, those naughty rakes. With their wicked winks, sensual smiles, and bad boy habits, you just can't take them out in polite society. But who wants to go out when you can stay in. . .? Stolen Pleasures Sebastian Blake, Earl of Merrick, long ago fled the responsibilities of his title to become the infamous pirate, Captain Phoenix. But the booty he's just captured on a merchant ship is a fierce tempered minx who claims to be a bride. . .his bride, married to him by proxy on behest of their fathers. He could shame his hated family and return his beautiful wife untouched, but no treasure has ever proved more tempting to Sebastian, and making their marriage a true one--in every sense--is his one urgent desire . . .Lucien's GambleLucien Remington's reputation as a debauched libertine who plays by no one's rules--in business or the bedroom--is well deserved. He gets what he wants, social repudiation be damned. But society can keep from him the one thing he truly desires, the untouchable Lady Julienne La Coeur. Until she sneaks into his club dressed as a man and searching for her irresponsible brother. Suddenly she's in Lucien's grasp, his to take, and his mind is filled with the most wickedly sinful thoughts. A gentleman would walk away from the temptation she presents. But then, Lucien has never claimed to be a gentleman. . .Her Mad Grace Hugh La Coeur never wanted to be the Earl of Montrose. Wine, women, and a hefty wager are preferable to responsibility of any kind. It's certainly preferable to spending the night in an eerie, neglected mansion owned by a legendary madwoman. The duchess's companion, the fiercely independent Charlotte, is another matter altogether. Hugh would be happy to spend as many nights in her bed as possible. He knows she's hiding terrible secrets, but for once in his life, Hugh has the desire to take on someone else's burden as his own, no matter what the danger. . .They're mad, bad, and totally irresistible. . .
Scandalous Lies
by Adam CarpenterIn a tiny Adirondack village, a secret is about to be exposed. Noah Sanders learns from his mother on her deathbed that he is not who he thought. Suddenly the unassuming Noah finds his entire life called into question, and only he can separate the truth from the lies.He'd been given one clue: his real name. But what was the reason for his abduction from the family he should have known? The coastal paradise called Cane's Inlet is where Noah finds himself, trying to keep a low profile as he quietly begins his investigation. Sexy diner owner Demetri catches his attention, as does the local police chief when Noah stumbles across a corpse on the beach.Cane's Inlet is known for its sunny shores, the lush waves of the ocean. A deeper mystery lies beneath the surface, and Noah is the unwitting key to unraveling a long-held truth. Insinuating himself into the ways of the locals, Noah learns of the feud between the founding family, the Canes, and to the rich newcomers, the Hatchers. With no one to trust, Noah tries to fight his attraction to Demetri while desperately trying to keep secret his reason for coming to town.
Scandalous Lord Dere
by Stephanie LaurensOnce upon a time, a young woman attended a New Year's Eve ball...The moon shone brightly, music filled the air. Kisses were stolen and promises made. But what happens when morning comes? A new year brings new scandal when a rake awakens in the bed of the flame-haired temptress who had seduced him years before. All of society has them bedded, but can he convince her to become wedded?
Scandalous Lord, Rebellious Miss
by Deb MarloweA rake’s plans to reform may fizzle when he’s reunited with his unconventional childhood friend in this Regency romance by a USA Today bestseller.Charles Alden, Viscount Dayle, is intent on reform, having misspent his youth on hard living, soft women and outrageous pranks. Forced by circumstance to hold a title he never wanted, he’s determined to live up to his noble name.Sophie Westby is the last woman who should attract his interest. And yet she comforts his battered spirit, captivates his wary mind and tempts him with her exotic beauty. But the reformed rake cannot cause another scandal—can he?Praise for Scandalous Lord, Rebellious Miss?”With her engaging characters and a mix of heartwarming emotions and sensuality, Marlowe’s nicely crafted romance evolves into an enjoyable story.” —RT Book Reviews
Scandalous Reunion: Ruthless Pride (dynasties: Seven Sins) / Scandalous Reunion (lockwood Lightning) (Lockwood Lightning #2)
by Jules BennettIs his on-again lover plotting his downfall? “Did you think I’d kiss you and then agree to your terms?” Back in town after sixteen years, Tennessee attorney Maty Taylor has to persuade her ex-lover—billionaire bourbon maker Sam Hawkins—to sell his priceless distillery. The stakes are high, since Maty’s being blackmailed to persuade him. Sensing trouble, Sam refuses the offer, even as renewed desire surges between them. But will his hidden agenda cost him a second chance with Maty? USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Scandalous Secret, Defiant Bride
by Helen DicksonSome call Christina Thornton spoilt, others simply call her beautiful. But one thing's for certain: she's a young woman firmly in charge of her own destiny…or so she thinks!When the dark-hearted Count Marchesi rides into town, it is to claim Miss Thornton as his bride. Christina's stubborn protests are of no use, for her future is in the hands of this brooding Italian. But how long can willful Christina resist her passionate husband when her heart is urging her to give in?
Scandalous Secrets: A Novel (Jackson Falls #2)
by Synithia WilliamsCan they do what’s right…without betraying their hearts?Senatorial candidate Byron Robidoux always does the right thing. And, after years of focus and dedication, his life and campaign are going exactly to plan—until a blackmailer jeopardizes everything. No one is supposed to know that thirteen years ago, Byron told a lie to protect a college friend. And now that lie could destroy his career…and threaten the woman he never stopped loving.Zoe Hammond hardly recognizes the refined and handsome politician Byron has become. The last time she saw him, he was the friend who saved her life by claiming to be the father of her unborn baby. For that, she’d do anything for him. Except Byron’s world of wealth, reputation and deceit isn’t a place where Zoe or her daughter belong. But when a menace from the past comes calling again, staying with Byron is best for them all. And, as the searing attraction between them builds, they soon realize some things are worth fighting for…especially love.
Scandalous Summer Nights (Honeycote #4)
by Anne BartonHOW FAR WILL TEMPTATION TAKE HIM . . . Lady Olivia Sherbourne isn't shy about speaking her mind, except when it comes to James Averill. For ten long years he has been her brother's best friend and her heart's only desire. But when Olivia hears James will soon set sail for an expedition to Egypt, she knows the time has come to make her move. It's now or never . . . James has always found Olivia bewitchingly attractive, but what kind of gentleman takes up with his best friend's sister? Not that he's thinking particularly gentlemanly thoughts when she appears on his exploratory trip-three hundred miles from home!-and incites a tavern fight. No matter what the devil she's doing there, it's his duty to see her safely back to her family. But how safe will she be when every starlit night brings wicked temptation . . . ?