The Lady's Guide to Scandal : a passionate historical romance
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4.1 • 223 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A fake engagement with a notorious rogue?
How desperate does a woman have to be?
Taking him into her bed certainly isn't part of the plan.
But this rogue is simply too irresistible, and Cornelia's name is already mired in scandal.
What does she have to lose...?
Celebrated explorer Ethan Burnell has all the ladies swooning, but he's exactly the sort of 'dangerous man' Cornelia has sworn off.
When Burnell's sister throws a Christmas house-party, intent on fixing him up with a bride, he sees only one way out.
A fake engagement for the duration of the festivities!
Cornelia knows she's crazy to agree to the plan, but has faith Ethan's "adoration" will bring other suitors running.
Can she put up with his cocky ways (without wringing his neck?)
The game is on!
What to expect: A bluestocking heroine who meets her match, a fake engagement, and a Christmas party that changes everything.
Looking for historical romance filled with passion, adventure, comedy and intrigue?
Discover other titles in the 'Lady's Guide' historical romance series...
'The Lady's Guide to Escaping Cannibals' (a South Seas island adventure 'treasure hunt' romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem' (a 'heroine in disguise' Christmas romantic comedy)
'The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart' (an 'enemies to lovers' medieval Scottish romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Scandal'. (a 'fake engagement' Christmas romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire' (a 'disinherited heiress' romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count' (a 'second chance' gothic romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Well-Endowed Dukes' (a 'virgin duke meets wily heroine' romantic comedy)
Each historical romance can be enjoyed as a 'standalone' story.
'The Lady's Guide' steamy historical romance series features stories with the following tropes and themes:
Fake Engagement
Second chance romance
Opposites Attract
Enemies to Lovers
Marriage of Convenience
Matchmaking
Forced Proximity
Desert island
Snowed in
Heiress heroine
Runaway Bride
Bluestocking heroine
Heroine in disguise
Archaeologist hero
Unexpected heir
Warrior hero
Customer Reviews
Quite good
Good character development and story line.
Loved the story
This is a fun read that is entertaining and at the same time can pull at your heart strings. A woman who endured a loveless marriage and a man who swore to never marry find themselves in a faux engagement that does not turn out the way it was planned. There is a lot going on in this story that makes for a great read, especially when there is a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and are voluntarily leaving a review.
Lots of Fun
She is a widow drenched in scandal, none of it her making. He is an explorer and archeologist from Texas. She is interested in ancient history and his work in South America. In this wonderfully fun and entertaining story Ethan Burnell and Cornelia Mortmain find their greatest adventure would take place at a Christmas house party. Their fake engagement (for the usual reasons) is going well except the crazy Texan goes over the top several times when describing their relationship. Truth is they are attracted to each other, but can’t quite take the step to the real thing until…
The story is engaging and the characters unbelievably charming. Joining Ethan and Cornelia in their holiday romp are a cast of delightful friends and family. The Everly sisters, Cornelia’s aunts are hilarious flirts and matchmakers. Lady Pippsbury’s self-concocted vocabulary is laugh-out-loud funny. The organized chaos of the party is the perfect setting for Ethan and Cornelia to begin their journey to happy ever after. Lovely story, charming characters, a great read.
I received an ARC of this book via BookSprout. My review is voluntary.