Tempted All Night
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Publisher Description
Lady Phaedra Northampton is a proper English miss -- but burdened by a dark secret. She's buried her shame in running her wealthy brother Lord Nash's household while hiding behind a sharp wit and dull wardrobe...until a reckless village maid's disappearance pulls her into London's seedy underworld.
A former mercenary and jaded spy-for-hire, Tristan Talbot, Lord Avoncliffe, now does little, and manages to do it scandalously. Though Tristan's an out-and-out rogue, when his dying father begs him to delve into the secrets behind a notorious brothel -- a perfect task for his talents! -- Tristan can't refuse. Is the brothel a front for a notorious Russian spy ring? Tristan is on the hunt -- until his path collides with the oh-so-tempting Lady Phae.
Soon what should be a simple assignment becomes deliciously complicated...when deception and desire lead to an explosive passion -- and deadly foes!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Regency bestseller Carlyle (Never Romance a Rake) kicks off a new series full of James Bond style international intrigue and passionate trysts. Lady Phaedra Northampton is in a shop inquiring about her maid's missing sister, Millie, when a mysterious Russian staggers in and falls dead at her feet, a knife protruding from his back. Handsome rake Tristan Talbot, heir to the marquess of Hauxton, takes on the search for the killer, and Phae insists on helping him investigate, suspecting a link to Millie's disappearance. The two quickly sense undeniable chemistry that has Phae reconsidering her vow of spinsterhood and Tristan admitting that perhaps women are good for more than quick flings. Though at times the spy craft seems a touch incongruous, Carlyle's fans will enjoy cheering for her fearless heroine.
