Waiting patiently in the library of her estranged husband's
London home, Lady Claire Lyons, didn't know what to expect
when Morgan, the eighth Earl of Westcliffe, finally would
see her. She knew that anger was a possibility, but she
was totally unprepared for how happy the sight of his
rakish looks made her feel.
Despite his churlish remarks and behavior, Claire is
prepared to stand her ground. She is no longer the timid
girl Morgan had so severely rejected on their wedding night
when he saw his younger brother, Stephen, crawl into bed
with her. He didn't give them the opportunity to explain
then, but she now needs to resume her place with him as his
wife. Her father is ready to marry off her younger sister,
Beth, to a horrid older gent unless Beth finds herself a
husband and she only has one short season in which to do it.
Furious at her arrival and still boiling from her betrayal
three years earlier, Morgan storms off to his club only to
encounter his younger brother, Ainsley, who nonchalantly
ignores his glaring eyes and gives him other thoughts to
ponder about Claire. Realizing he needs to help Claire for
her sister's sake, he grudgingly agrees to let her stay, but
then finds himself more attracted to this stronger and more
determined Claire than he ever imagined. Can Claire
convince him of her innocence and get to stay in London as
his wife in more than name only or will he reject her
completely this time?
For her part, Morgan's mistress, Lady Anne, loves her
baubles and the expensive jewelry she gets from the Earl.
She is definitely not happy to learn that Claire is now in
residence. Will the spiteful Lady Anne be willing to
potentially lose Morgan when she is so close to winning her
bet that she could be the only London beauty to stop his
notorious desire for seeking new mistresses?
With tremendous skill and talent, Lorraine Heath has
launched a powerful new series, London's Greatest Lovers,
about three brothers with differing status. While
intriguing as a stand alone romance, I am thrilled
that this is the start of a powerful series that is sure to
be addictive. It has everything I appreciate in a Regency
Romance -- a well constructed plot, strong and likable
characters, misunderstandings, power differentials, sibling
rivalry, duty, and fidelity (or lack thereof)! This is one
fast paced, witty and wily romance you will not want to
miss!
Known throughout the city for his prowess in the bedroom,
Morgan Lyons, Eighth Earl of Westcliffe, cannot forgive an
unpardonable affront to his honor. Discovering his young
bride in the arms of his brother was a staggering blow --
so he banished the beautiful deceiver to the country and
devoted himself entirely to the pursuit of carnal
pleasure.
Claire Lyons was an innocent, frightened girl of 17 on her
wedding day, seeking chaste comfort from a childhood
friend. Now three years later, she has blossomed
magnificently. Still innocent, she has returned to London
with one goal in mind: the seduction of her notorious
husband. Unskilled in the sensual arts, she burns
nonetheless for the kisses too long denied her. And now
she has but one Season to win back the heart of the rogue
she betrayed.
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