The Rogue's Countess - A Reckless Rockwoods Novel

The Rogue's Countess - A Reckless Rockwoods Novel

Author: Monica Burns

Publisher: Maroli SP Imprints

Published: 2021-01-27

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1948505096

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When passion flares between them...two indiscretions a Countess does make. A Reckless Rockwood, Constance plays matchmaker, but at what cost to her marriage? Experience taught Gideon Lethbridge, Earl of Chelmsford, women will sell themselves for money and social position. When a passionate interlude in a dark garden sets Gideon’s heart on fire, he’s furious to learn his lover is an American heiress who bought herself a title. Despite his anger at being hoodwinked by Viscountess Helstone, she’s haunted Gideon’s dreams for the past five years. Now he’s planning her seduction, and he intends to make Phoebe surrender to one wicked, sinful moment of pleasure after another. Five years ago, despair and a need for solace sent Phoebe, Viscountess Helstone, into the arms of a stranger for one fiery moment of indiscretion. Now penniless, Phoebe is the anonymous author of the Currer Chronicles mocking the Marlborough Set. When Phoebe comes face-to-face with the man she’s never forgotten, she's horrified to learn she’s ridiculed him mercilessly in her satirical serial. With Gideon determined to seduce her, Phoebe is desperate to keep her writing a secret while trying not to admit she’s been in love with Gideon for the past five years. Like most Reckless Rockwoods, the an dara sealladh is a part of who Constance Blakemore, Countess of Lyndham, is. Although her husband, Lucien, insists Constance must stop using her psychic abilities to meddle in the affairs of others. Despite knowing Lucien's feelings in the matter, she cannot abandon a friend in need. But helping a friend puts Constance’s marriage and happiness in jeopardy as well. By ignoring Lucien's request, Constance might lose the one thing that will destroy her, Lucien’s love. This book opens with an unintentional indiscretion some readers may find to be an objectionable trope. The incident is this one scene only and is available to read in the Look Inside sample. The Reckless Rockwoods Novels prominently feature original members of the Rockwood family as they meddle in their friends’ lives to ensure they find a happy ending. Constance Rockwood Blakemore, Countess of Lyndham, and her husband Lucien are featured in The Rogue's Countess. OTHER BOOKS IN THE RECKLESS ROCKWOODS SERIES and NOVELS Book 1 — Obsession (Sebastian and Helen) Book 2— Dangerous (Constance and Lucien) Book 3 — The Highlander's Woman (Patience and Julian) — Scottish setting Book 4 — Redemption (Rhea and Percy) Book 5— The Beastly Earl (Louisa and Ewan) — Scottish setting A Reckless Rockwoods Novel: Book 1 — The Rogue's Offer: Reluctant Rogues (Ophelia and Mathias; featuring Louisa Rockwood Colquhoun, Countess of Argaty ) A Reckless Rockwoods Novel: Book 2 — The Rogue's Countess: Reluctant Rogues (Gideon and Phoebe; featuring Constance Rockwood Blakemore, Countess of Lyndham)


The Rogue's Disgraced Lady

The Rogue's Disgraced Lady

Author: Carole Mortimer

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1426846479

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Society gossip has kept Lady Juliet Boyd out of the public eye since the suspicious death of her husband. Although she's been persuaded to accept an invitation to a summer house party, all she really wants is a quiet life, free from the attentions of any man. But there she meets the scandalous Sebastian St. Claire, who makes her feel things, want things, need things she's never experienced before. Starved of affection, Juliet finds his lovemaking irresistible. But does he really want her—or just the truth behind her disgrace?


The Very Comely Countess

The Very Comely Countess

Author: Miranda Jarrett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2001-10

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0743422503

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When the Duchess of Harborough offers Harriet Treene a chance to model for one of her alluring paintings, Harriet accepts. Beautiful, witty, and bold, Harriet is a lowborn orange-seller in St. James Park. Can this diamond-in-the-rough be polished enough to find a place in the genteel ton -- and in the heart of London's most enigmatic rake? Devilishly irresistible William Manderville, Earl of Bonnington, refuses to take a wife because the covert risks he takes for the sake of his country put him in constant danger. A painting by his friend the duchess -- of a woman who looks like the goddess Venus -- could change his mind, however. As the duchess plays matchmaker between the enamored earl and the mysterious beauty, William finds himself caught up in a maelstrom of powerful emotions and desires he has never felt before. But can he finally take the risk of loving a woman when his love of danger and excitement will put her in harm's way?


The Mad Countess

The Mad Countess

Author: Erica Monroe

Publisher: Quillfire Publishing

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13:

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True love must break the curse of madness in this dark, emotional Gothic Regency Romance novella... When Lady Claire Deering's mother enters an insane asylum, society is quick to scorn her, dubbing her the Mad Daughter. But Claire's tattered reputation is the least of her worries, as those rumors hold a horrible, terrifying truth: the Deering women are victims of a dark witch's curse. If Claire marries her true love, she'll spend the rest of her life under the thrall of madness.To save herself, she remains isolated...until a will reading at a mysterious castle on All Hallows Eve places her in close confines with her dearest friend and secret love. Bashful, scholarly Teddy Lockwood has never met a rule he didn't rejoice in following. When he unexpectedly inherits the Ashbrooke earldom, he's determined to turn over a new, more courageous leaf--starting with telling Claire that he's loved her since they were children. The will reading presents the perfect opportunity to win her heart, even if he's vastly out of his element at this enigmatic, shadowy Cornwall castle. Soon, the simmering passion between them becomes unstoppable. Now, to save the love of his life, Teddy will do whatever it takes to break the dark magic's hold on Claire. Will Claire spend her life within the grips of strange delirium, or will love prove the strongest of all? Previously published in MYSTIFIED


The Runaway Countess

The Runaway Countess

Author: Amanda McCabe

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1460318625

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Wed to wickedness In Society's eyes, Hayden Fitzwalter, Earl of Ramsay and Jane Bancroft have the perfect marriage. But what can't be seen are the secrets hidden behind closed doors. Believing Hayden will never renounce his dissolute ways, Jane flees to her family's dilapidated estate in the country. Years later, Hayden now longs to win back the only woman who has ever touched his heart. But first he has to convince her that this rogue is ready to be tamed…. BANCROFTS OF BARTON PARK Two sisters, two scandals, two sizzling love affairs


The Big Book of Rogues and Villains

The Big Book of Rogues and Villains

Author: Otto Penzler

Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

Published: 2017-10-24

Total Pages: 930

ISBN-13: 0525432485

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Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler's new anthology brings together the most cunning, ruthless, and brilliant criminals in mystery fiction, for the biggest compendium of bad guys (and girls) ever assembled. The best mysteries--whether detective, historical, police procedural, cozy, or comedy--have one thing in common: a memorable perpetrator. For every Sherlock Holmes or Sam Spade in noble pursuit, there's a Count Dracula, a Lester Leith, or a Jimmy Valentine. These are the rogues and villains who haunt our imaginations--and who often have more in common with their heroic counterparts than we might expect. Now, for the first time ever, Otto Penzler gathers the iconic traitors, thieves, con men, sociopaths, and killers who have crept through the mystery canon over the past 150 years, captivating and horrifying readers in equal measure. The 72 handpicked stories in this collection introduce us to the most depraved of psyches, from iconic antiheroes like Maurice Leblanc's Arsène Lupin and Sax Rohmer's Dr. Fu Manchu to contemporary delinquents like Lawrence Block's Ehrengraf and Donald Westlake's Dortmunder, and include unforgettable tales by Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, Washington Irving, Jack London, H.G. Wells, Sinclair Lewis, O. Henry, Edgar Wallace, Leslie Charteris, Erle Stanley Gardner, Edward D. Hoch, Max Allan Collins, Loren D. Estleman, and many more.


A Rogue for the Dutiful Duchess

A Rogue for the Dutiful Duchess

Author: Louise Allen

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0369730151

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A dramatic Regency romance The scandal of the season Must be stopped! Widowed duchess Sophie will do anything to protect her son and his inheritance. Even ask roguish Lord Nicholas Pascoe to retrieve her late husband’s diaries before the secrets they contain bring down the government and the monarchy! Sophie knows she must maintain her distance from Nicholas…only she can’t help but respond to the desire in his eyes. Their mission is treacherous, but will it prove as dangerous as their unexpected attraction? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.


An Honorable Rogue

An Honorable Rogue

Author: Carol Townend

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2008-02-01

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1426812671

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Charmed and Seduced! Benedict Silvester is a rogue and a flirt! His skill as a musician means he is always traveling…and he charms women wherever he goes. Yet he is on a special mission: to accompany Rozenn Kerber to England. Rose is frustrated with Ben's frivolous behavior and annoyed that his wicked smile continually occupies her thoughts, for he can never offer the stability she craves. But on their travels, Rose begins to suspect that he may have a serious side, that Ben is more than he appears….


Lord Rogue

Lord Rogue

Author: Rebecca Hagan Lee

Publisher: Amber House Books

Published: 2022-05-20

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1943505985

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Can one night with a stranger lead to a lifetime of love? When Regency miss Dulcie Tennant founds “The Charlotte Society” with her two dearest friends to help soldiers returning from the war, she already has her very own hero in mind. With the help of Caroline and Phoebe, she begins her search for the officer her late brother has chosen for her to wed. Major Lord Raphael Blackburn sits in a cell on the Isle of Wight, awaiting punishment for his crimes. The roguish earl, who has earned the nickname ‘Raging Rafe’ on the battlefield, never expects to be rescued by a determined angel with big, brown eyes, flowing auburn curls, and lips that are just begging to be kissed. Remembering the oath he swore to his dying friend, Rafe has no choice but to make Dulcie his bride. But he must still face his fate at dawn, leaving them with only one night to fulfill their vows as husband and wife. To honor her brother’s wishes, Dulcie was willing to surrender herself to a loveless marriage. But one night in Rafe’s arms tempts her to surrender not just her body but her heart… Book 3 of the Regency series The Charlotte Society, which includes: Lord Temptation (Book 1) Lord Dare (Book 2) Lord Rogue (Book 3) “Rebecca Hagan Lee warms my heart and touches my soul. She’s a star in the making!” — Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author “Tender, enthralling romance straight from the heart!” — Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author “Rebecca Hagan Lee taps into every woman’s fantasy!” — Christina Dodd, New York Times bestseller “Rebecca Hagan Lee is a writer on the rise!” — Romantic Times