Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Scoundrel of My Heart “Heath opens her Once Upon a Dukedom series with a satisfying, character-driven Victorian romance. The end result is a fascinating exploration of power…A complex romance explores how two lovers are influenced by class, gender, and societal expectations.” - Kirkus Reviews for The Duchess Hunt Heath explores how society’s confining rules force people into uncomfortable and even desperate choices. ![]() “ evolution to lovers is pleasing and satisfying, especially since they have to trust each other with truly devastating stories from their past in order to make a future together. “Heath is known for her beautiful, deeply emotional romances.” - Washington Post Hand to readers who already love Heath, as well as fans of Stephanie Laurens and Lisa Kleypas.” - Library Journal on The Return of the Duke “Readers can finally enjoy Marcus’s story, and it is well worth the wait for those who love a strong heroine who breaks down all the preconceived notions that the hero has of her. With just the right blend of romance and mystery, this proves un-put-downable.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Return of the Duke “Brilliant…Heath slowly peels back the layers of her complex protagonists, making their forbidden attraction all the more intense and believable. But giving into temptation comes at a cost, and they must decide if love is worth the risk of losing their one chance for redemption. Soon, they’re unable to deny their growing desire for each other. She doesn’t trust Marcus but can’t deny the handsome devil makes her wonder if she does indeed possess a heart, one he could very easily steal.Īs their hunt for the truth leads them into danger, Marcus finds Esme isn’t cold and calculating as he’d assumed but fire and brimstone, with courage and determination to match his own. Harboring secrets, Esme Lancaster has her own reasons for wanting to discover who’s behind the conspiracy that’s still afoot. His search forces him to turn to a woman he despises for her unforgiveable betrayal-a woman known as the heartless harlot. Vowing to return honor to his family, he seeks to expose the others involved in the treasonous plot and bring them to justice. When his father, the Duke of Wolfford, is hanged for an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, Marcus Stanwick is stripped of everything. 229320 Cataloging source DLC Laurens, Stephanie Dewey number 823/.92 Index no index present LC call number PR9619.3.In the thrilling third book in New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath’s Once Upon a Dukedom series, the dashing son of a disgraced duke teams up with a sultry beauty to thwart an assassination plot against Queen Victoria. Desperate, Penelope turns to the one man she knows who might help her-Barnaby Adair.-From publisher description Member of But now her charges are mysteriously disappearing. Yet Penelope is anything but a typical ton miss -forceful, willful and blunt to a fault, she has for years devoted her considerable energy and intelligence to directing an institution caring for the forgotten orphans of London's streets. Language eng Summary Penelope Ashford, Portia Cynster's younger sister, has grown up with every advantage -wealth, position, and beauty.
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