To Sin with a Scoundrel by Cara Elliott
To Sin With A Scoundrel by Cara Elliott
I have to admit that I love a good Regency romance. A dashing hero, the woman who is too independent or intelligent for her times, a little sex and danger thrown in and you've got me hooked.
Ciara is a widow whose knowledge of herbs has led to some speculation that her husband's unfortunate death was actually due to poison. Of course, that's not true, but her dead husband's family, eager to get their hands on a fortune, encourage the gossip. What she needs is a man in her corner, a man with connections in Society who can offer her some protection from the malicious slander.
Enter the Lucas, the Earl of Hadley. His reputation as a rogue and womanizer has been well-earned, but he's an intelligent man who is becoming disillusioned with his life of "pleasure." He also has a favor he needs Ciara's help with, an ancient manuscript his uncle needs translated, so...