Secret Lessons with the Rake PDF Download

Author: Julia Justiss
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488021694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172

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The series of four friends united by power, privilege and the daring pursuit of passion comes to “a deeply romantic and satisfying end” (All About Romance). The courtesan’s courtship . . . Pursuing a role in Parliament, Christopher Lattimar needs a virtuous marriage to make society overlook his roguish past. When beautiful and disarming Ellie Parmenter offers to reform and refine him, he’s too tempted to say no. Once a courtesan, Ellie knows a thing or two about polishing a diamond in the rough. She has no designs on Christopher—or any man in search of a wife—but their best-laid plans begin to tumble once lessons in respectability turn to seduction . . . “A terrific love story, defying proper society and its staid rules. All the Hellions have found their HEA and not a single one of them were conventional, with each man standing up to society’s norms and expectations to right wrongs and overcome unreasonable barriers . . . Julia keeps the storyline fresh and interesting without compromising the genre!” —The Book Review

Author: Eva Leigh
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062932411
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384

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"[A] feast of female empowerment, positive friendships, feel-good moments, and social satire." — NPR “A jolt of electricity, a blast of fresh air—everything delightful and exciting you could want it to be.” — The New York Times Book Review Meet the Union of the Rakes—a new Regency romance series inspired by the Breakfast Club and other classic 80s films! In the first book, a bluestocking enlists a faux suitor to help her land an ideal husband only to be blindsided by real desire… Lady Grace Wyatt is content as a wallflower, focusing on scientific pursuits rather than the complications of society matches. But when a handsome, celebrated naturalist returns from abroad, Grace wishes, for once, to be noticed. Her solution: to “build” the perfect man, who will court her publicly and help her catch his eye. Grace’s colleague, anthropologist Sebastian Holloway, is just the blank slate she requires. To further his own research on English society, Sebastian agrees to let Grace transform him from a bespectacled, bookish academic into a dashing—albeit fake—rake. Between secret lessons on how to be a rogue and exaggerated public flirtations, Grace’s feelings for Sebastian grow from friendship into undeniable, inconvenient, real attraction. If only she hadn’t asked him to help her marry someone else... Sebastian is in love with brilliant, beautiful Grace, but their bargain is complete, and she desires another. Yet when he’s faced with losing her forever, Sebastian will do whatever it takes to tell her the truth, even if it means risking his own future—and his heart. *One of Oprah Magazine's Best Historical Romances to Read*

Author: Julia Justiss
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369710983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244

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She didn’t want to marry Least of all a Viscount! Marcella Cranmore wants to avoid marriage and continue using her mathematical expertise to help her railway engineer father—but her mother insists on her having a season. At her first ball, Marcella’s relieved to see someone she knows, railway investor Crispin D’Aubignon. Conversing with the viscount is safe, for she’s as off-limits to him as he is to her…except that is only increasing the fascination! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Heirs in Waiting One day these Oxford gentlemen will inherit estates, titles and wealth. But for now, they’re forging their own paths in life…and love! Book 1: The Bluestocking Duchess Book 2: The Railway Countess Book 3: The Explorer Baroness

Author: Christine Merrill
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488021716
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 490

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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! A CONVENIENT BRIDE FOR THE SOLDIER The Society of Wicked Gentlemen by Christine Merrill (Regency) Georgiana Knight auctions her innocence to ex-soldier Frederick Challenger. To protect her reputation, she must marry him, but if Frederick hopes to tame her he'll have to think again… THE MAJOR MEETS HIS MATCH Brides for Bachelors by Annie Burrows (Regency) Lord Becconsall views ton ladies with a cynical eye…until he falls upon fiery Lady Harriet Inskip. It soon becomes clear that the major has finally met his match! SECRET LESSONS WITH THE RAKE Hadley's Hellions by Julia Justiss (1830s) Wanting a role in Parliament, Christopher Lattimar accepts courtesan Ellie Parmenter's offer to reform and refine him. Their plans tumble, however, once lessons in respectability turn to seduction… Look for Harlequin® Historical's September 2017 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

Author: Virginia Heath
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369711033
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: THE MARQUESS NEXT DOOR The Talk of the Beau Monde by Virginia Heath (Regency) To avoid an unwanted suitor, Hope Brookes asks a passing gentleman to help. He obliges—with a passionate kiss! Once he’s revealed as her dashing new neighbor, will they become friends or give in to temptation…? THE RAILWAY COUNTESS Heirs in Waiting by Julia Justiss (1830s) Marcella wants to work with her father, not marry. Until, at a ball, Marcella encounters railway investor Crispin, the Viscount Dellamont! They are off-limits to each other, except that only increases her fascination… A MARRIAGE MADE IN SECRET by Jenni Fletcher (Medieval) Lady-in-waiting Mathilde’s loyalties are divided when she falls for courtier Henry Wright, who she discovers is a spy! Now she must choose—her queen or love! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s July 2021 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

Author: Julia Justiss
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488071780
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Her good friend… Is suddenly a duke’s heir! Miss Jocelyn Sudderfeld is working at Edge Hall, indulging her love of translating ancient texts with her librarian father—and evading the need to marry! She’s always enjoyed a teasing friendship with estate manager Mr. Alex Cheverton. Until he unexpectedly becomes the duke’s heir. Now his first duty is to marry a suitable debutante, not consort with an earnest bluestocking like her… So where does that leave their friendship? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Heirs in Waiting Book 1: The Bluestocking Duchess

Author: Michelle Willingham
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488069255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! THE HIGHLANDER AND THE WALLFLOWER Untamed Highlanders By Michelle Willingham (Regency) Jilted bride Lady Regina is saved when her friend Lord Camford marries her himself. He’s drawing Regina from the shadows…until her secret threatens their potential happiness! THE ENTICING OF MISS STANDISH The Cinderella Spinsters By Julia Justiss (1830s) Lady’s companion Sara Standish and mill owner Cameron Fitzallen share a common goal. But she’s gentry and he’s trade. The ton dictates they mustn’t mix, so why is she craving his touch? ASPIRATIONS OF A LADY’S MAID By Eva Shepherd (Victorian) Nellie’s shocked when landowner Dominic Lockhart defends her in a brawl despite her rudeness toward him. As he recuperates in her home, close quarters stir a simmering attraction… Look for Harlequin® Historical’s August 2020 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

Author: Elisabeth Hobbes
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488021686
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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The spy who sought refuge… When injured spy Sir Roger Danby comes asking for shelter at her inn, Lucy Carew is wary. He may be strikingly handsome, but the disgraced single mother has learned the hard way with men like him. Against her better judgment, she gives him refuge. Sir Roger has never been at the mercy of a woman before, and he’s never met one as mysterious and bewitching as Lucy. He hasn’t come looking for redemption, but Lucy is a woman who could reach in and touch his closely guarded heart…

Author: Julia Justiss
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488087008
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253

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In this Regency romance, a woman escapes family scandal, only to fall for a man she cannot marry if she hopes to return to society’s good graces. After her mother’s latest outrageous affair, innocent Prudence Lattimar has fled to Bath, knowing the family’s scandal will once again keep her from having a season. With her dubious background, she must marry a man of impeccable reputation. She definitely must steer clear of Lieutenant Johnnie Trethwell. Not only is the wounded soldier an adventurer at heart, but his family is as notorious as hers. So no matter how funny, charming and unfailingly honorable he is, Prudence is trying hard not to surrender to her most unsuitable suitor.

Author: Annabelle Greene
Publisher: Carina Press
ISBN: 0369700074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304

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Debut author Annabelle Greene brings us the brilliant first book in her Society of Beasts series, in which a quiet country vicar is unwillingly reunited with the duke who left him long ago… As a young man, Sir Gabriel Winters left behind his status as a gentleman, turning his back on his secret desires and taking a self-imposed vow of celibacy. Now a chaste hard-working vicar, his reputation is beyond reproach. But, try as he might, he’s never forgotten the man he once desired or the pain of being abandoned by his first love. Edward Stanhope, the Duke of Caddonfell, is a notorious rake, delighting in scandal no matter the consequence. With a price on his head, he flees to the countryside, forced to keep his presence a secret or risk assassination. When Edward finds Gabriel on his estate, burning with fever, he cannot leave him to die, but taking him in puts them both in jeopardy. With the help of a notorious blackmailer, a society of rich and famous gentlemen who prefer gentlemen, and a kitten named Buttons, they might just manage to save Edward’s life—but the greatest threat may be to their hearts. Society of Beasts: Book 1: The Vicar and the Rake Book 2: The Soldier and the Spy