Double standards plague well bred young ladies in Georgian England. They are to act in a manner that protects their reputation while the gentlemen of society can do as they well please. When it is time to marry, there is little they can do to attract the attention of the gentleman who holds their heart. Julianne Gatewick could not sit back and watch her brother's best friend, the Earl of Hawkfield, from afar any longer. Knowing that Hawk avoids the topic of marriage like he would the plague, Julianne takes matters into her own hands and seduces the scoundrel.

HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL is the second book in Vicky Dreiling's How To series. Hawk has an extensive reputation of being a rake but that does not stop Julianne. She has turned down twelve proposals for marriage with hopes that her dashing Earl will see the folly of his ways and realize that she is the lady for him. The major problems are, of course, the fact that Hawk has known her since she was a child and that he is her brother's best friend which makes her off limits. She hopes that the time they spend together as guardian and charge will open his eyes to the woman that she has become.

When Julianne realizes that she is not the only lady who is having troubles catching the man of her dreams she places her crystal clear reputation on the line to write a pamphlet that will aid others in seducing a scoundrel. Only problem is if her tips do not work in her personal dilemma, how can she suggest others to try them.

This was an enchanting story of glorious balls and horrendous poetry readings. The reader can't help but fall for Hawk's charm and humor. Julianne is a budding heroine who stumbles every now and then when she lets her heart take over her brain. The forbidden courtship will make you laugh in sections and sigh in others. A wonderful read for those who like flawed fairy tales.