After the Scandal
In English society, the rules of engagement have stood the test of time. Until a Reckless Bride falls in deeply, scandalously in love… CAN AN INDECENT PROPOSALWhen Lady Claire Jellicoe agreed to a walk in the moonlight, she never imagined her titled companion might have brutal motives. Nor could...
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In English society, the rules of engagement have stood the test of time. Until a Reckless Bride falls in deeply, scandalously in love… CAN AN INDECENT PROPOSALWhen Lady Claire Jellicoe agreed to a walk in the moonlight, she never imagined her titled companion might have brutal motives. Nor could she have dreamed up such a brave rescue by the most unexpected savior of all: an inscrutable nobleman with a daring plan of escape—and a deliciously tempting embrace… LEAD TO EVERLASTING LOVE?Timothy Evans, the Duke of Fenmore, has palmed more treasures than he can count. Even for a man who grew up thieving in London’s stews, a stolen bride should be beyond the pale. But Fenmore won’t let scandal ruin the spirited beauty’s reputation. And now that she’s stolen his heart, how can he ever let her go…? After the Scandal is a Reckless Brides novel from Elizabeth Essex “A sophisticated blend of vivid historical detail, exquisite characterization, and delicious sexual tension.” —USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean
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Format: kindle
ASIN: B00F8FOWG0
Publish date: March 25th 2014
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Pages no: 400
Edition language: English
Series: The Reckless Brides (#4)
I really enjoyed this one. I like the whole premise of an aristocratic, socially aware detective team - it caught me almost from the first page. And I like the way the love interest developed slowly, and the main characters didn't spend the whole time lusting after each other :)
A copy was provided through Netgalley. Every now and then I look for something new to read, and having not read one of this type of historical romance before I figured I'd give it a shot. Unfortunately this particular romance just didn't work for m and I DFNed at 44%. There was a murder mystery pl...
Lady Claire is tired of the same redundancy of the Ton and society and never feeling any passion or emotion. Even though she is loved by her parents, she knows they expect her to make a good match. So she reluctantly agrees to go in a dark corner and exchange a kiss with a lord. What she doesn't exp...
I found this one almost completely dreadful. I'll give it 1.5 stars, because I did like Fenmore most of the time.