Your Scandalous Ways
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4.3 • 102 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
James Cordier is all blue blood and entirely dangerous. He's a master of disguise, a brilliant thief, a first-class lover—all for King and Country—and, by gad, he's so weary of it. His last mission is to "acquire" a packet of incriminating letters from one notorious woman. Then he can return to London and meet sweet-natured heiresses—not adventuresses and fallen women.
Francesca Bonnard has weathered heartbreak, scorn, and scandal. She's independent, happy, and definitely fallen; and she's learned that "gentlemen" are more trouble than they're worth. She can also see that her wildly attractive new neighbor is bad news.
But as bad as James is, there are others far worse also searching for Francesca's letters. And suddenly nothing is simple—especially the nearly incendiary chemistry between the two most jaded, sinful souls in Europe. And just as suddenly, risking everything may be worth the prize.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A world-weary British spy and master of disguises living in Regency Venice, James Cordier has been dispatched by the government to retrieve highly sensitive letters in courtesan Francesca Bonnard's possession. A few mishaps later, it's clear that Cordier isn't the only one wanting something from the notorious Francesca, who fled England following an affair that left her humiliated, divorced and friendless. Lord Elphick, her ex-husband, is a man with multiple mistresses and great political ambitions. Cordier's mission and Francesca's inability to ever trust a man again lead the two into a marvelously and intricately danced tango of a romance. An Italian woman with a penchant for emeralds, a grudge against Cordier and a misguided love for Lord Elphick sweetens the pot, but Chase hones in on her leads admirably. The two delight with sparkling dialogue, sizzling sex appeal and a surprising amount of pathos.
Customer Reviews
Chase's Best
The first of her books I read and still my favorite. One of my top three books of all time. Great, likable characters that are well written and fully realized. Exciting, passionate, funny, and smart. Mystery as well as romance with a story you can't put down. I wish all writers wrote as well as L. Chase does. I always look forward to any new books she writes. I am also pleased that her older books were released in ebook format. Thank you!
Witty repartee a la Benedict and Beatrice
It is this stylistic dialogue--and the emotions behind them--that have entranced readers, when exotic locales were not the lure that Ms. Chase offered.
Reminiscent of screwball comedies from the early half of the 20th century.
Your Scandalous ways
Enjoyed the book not my favorite of her books I would say a 3 1/2 stars