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What A Scoundrel Wants

What A Scoundrel Wants, December 2008
by Carrie Lofty

Zebra
Featuring: Will Scarlett; Meg of Keyworth
320 pages
ISBN: 1420104756
EAN: 9781420104752
Paperback
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"An exciting brew of medieval alchemistry and wild passions!"

Fresh Fiction Review

What A Scoundrel Wants
Carrie Lofty

Reviewed by Audrey Lawrence
Posted February 9, 2009

Romance Historical

Will Scarlet was in a mood. Despite his skill as a swordsman, Will just didn't feel right about this upcoming battle and he certainly hated being in a forest. Fully tempted to sit this battle out and wondering why he had joined in with the Sheriff of Nottingham, Will couldn't stop himself from leaping into the fray when he heard a woman in distress. Yet, after saving her, why on earth had she turned on him? Beside this dilemma, this unlikely hero had other issues to deal with. His uncle, the Earl of Loxley, also known as Robin Hood, had left on a journey leaving his wife, Marian, and his young son, Robert, under Will's safekeeping. Yet, Will had abandoned them. How could he face his uncle? Could he ever tell him why? Meanwhile, when the strong-willed and feisty Meg of Keyworth finds herself in the company of the very man who arrested her sister Ada for selling counterfeit jewels, Meg is furiously angry with him for what he did to her sister. Yet, from that first moment of touching him, their fate is sealed. While Meg swears she would prefer to see Will roasted in Hell, he still lights a fire in her heart and her own flames of desire for him can't always be quenched. Meg had been trained as an alchemist by her father and loved the research and making potions and jewels, but an illness left her blind as a child and she learned to live in seclusion and to develop her other senses, particularly touch as a means of finding information. But did Will make the right decision to let her rely on this alone as a means to save her? With a vivid imagination and solid research, Carrie Lofty has mixed a skillful chemistry of intrigue, action, explosives and suspense with just the right touch of sugar and passion to craft this adventurous love story with its many shifting loyalties. This is one fiery passionate tale that you won't want to miss! Just ask Friar Tuck!

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SUMMARY

In this dazzling, original tale, Carrie Lofty imagines a new chapter in the well-loved Robin Hood fable. Meet Robin's rakish nephew, Will Scarlet, a man whose talents with the sword and the ladies are legendary-until his desire for one woman changes everything. A Passionate Lover. A swordsman for the Sheriff of Nottingham, Will Scarlet has finally emerged from his famous uncle's shadow. But when he's unwittingly drawn into a bloody battle between the Sheriff and a nobleman, it's impossible to tell friend from foe. A woman's screams lead Will straight into the carnage to save her-but the ravishing young lady is not the helpless maid she appears to be. An Amorous Lady. Meg of Keyworth lost her sight to illness years ago, but that hasn't stopped her mission to save her imprisoned sister, who's been arrested by none other than Will Scarlet. Meg wants to hate Will for betraying her family, but he sparks heated desire in her heart-a desire that only he can satisfy. Meg is lovely and loving, and bedding her is sensual bliss. To please her in every way is what he wants most.for Will knows he will cherish her forever...


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