Debutante Lucia Dashing tries to curb her impulsive behavior and conform to society's dictums. Determined not to disappoint her ambitious father again, she's agreed to marry a man who will aid her father's career in Parliament. After all, her fiancΓ© is a man she can tolerate, but his dominating mother gives her chills. When her twin brother John disappears, Lucia offers to help find him. Her father adamantly refuses, ordering her to concentrate on her wedding and not be foolish or reckless.
Alexander Scarston, Earl of Selbourne, spies for the English in France until his cover is blown. Temporarily on the sidelines, Alex accepts an assignment to make inquiries into the disappearance of John Dashing. This job proves to be challenging when John's sister tries to interfere. Lucia is the type of woman Alex gives a wide berth. Respectable and innocent are not to his liking, he prefers women with experience who demand nothing in return.
Refusing to be bullied by her father and Alex, Lucia searches London for her brother. Uncovering clues to his whereabouts, Lucia blackmails Alex into taking her to France. Their search leads to the exposure of a double agent and endangers their lives.
In her debut novel, Shana Galen provides thrills and adventure with a strong-willed lady and a disreputable rake. Action-packed with snappy dialogue, this romance is an exciting and fun romp.
The man is arrogant, insufferable ... and dangerously
irresistible!
Alexander Scarston, Earl of Selbourne, may be wealthy,
devilishly handsome, and one of England's most eligible
bachelors, but as far as lovely Lucia Dashing is concerned,
the man is a scoundrel -- one who makes her heart race,
even as her own safe, stodgy fiancΓ© leaves her feeling
cold -- but a scoundrel nonetheless. However when Lucia's
twin brother vanishes mysteriously, she must turn to Alex
for help and convince the fearless and arrogant earl that
he needs her and her inspired plans.
As a secret agent for the Crown, Alex has mastered the
ability to mask his identity and his heart. When he
realizes that his nation's future depends on his finding
the missing youth, Alex risks all by exposing innocent
Lucia to his world of secrets and subterfuge. The impulsive
lady delights in courting certain danger for the first time
in her young life -- yet nothing will prove as perilous as
Alex Scarston's kiss!
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