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A Lady's Lesson in Scandal - Paperback
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by Darcy McGuire (Author)
A BRAND NEW spicy historical romance series, featuring a cast of deadly damsels! Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Emma Orchard and India Holton
Wallflower at risk of ruin'
Secret femme-fatale in training Millicent Whittenburg needs to escape her unpleasant betrothal. Taking matters into her own hands, she plans her eventual ruin! Then she can disappear from society to carry out the Queen's deadly missions. Step 1: seduce the one man who despises marriage more than her!
However, she hugely underestimates her target. Major General Beaufort Drake. Fearsome private investigator, he's notoriously cold and visibly battle scarred. But Millie's scandalously public kiss awakens a deeply suppressed desire in Drake. Instead of allowing them both to succumb to shame he does the unthinkable, and offers for her hand in a convenient marriage.
Nothing prepares them for the fireworks when a fearless damsel collides with a dangerous Major General! And as their secret missions align they face their hardest test on the glittering battlefield ' a week long wedding house party where there is nowhere to escape'only new and wicked lessons to be learnt!
Praise for Darcy McGuire:
I couldn't get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard
A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin
'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review
Looking for a sign to read this? This is it! Reader Review
A Lady's Lesson in Scandal helped to reignite my love for historical romance, and I am eternally grateful to Darcy McGuire. Reader Review
The spice level was absolutely perfect! The chemistry was indeed delicious and adventurous! Reader Review
The passion between Millie and Drake was delicious and so spicy, their journey was a rollercoaster of emotions that I did not want to get off of. Reader Review
A Lady's Lesson in Scandal is bar far the best historical romance we've seen this year and an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, especially those who are also partial to a crime thriller plotline that keeps you on your toes throughout. Reader Review
Perfect for fans of spicy historical romance, A Lady's Lesson in Scandal is full of intrigue, well-crafted characters, and of course, romance! Reader Review
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