A Scoundrel S Kiss

When It Comes To Temptation. . . Turning his back on his old life as a rogue, Gavriel de Marqueda has joined a monastic order in Spain and taken a vow of chastity. Before he becomes a monk, he must pass one final test: help a woman who has lost her way. But when he lays eyes on Ada of Keyworth, he is tempted beyond measure by her sultry beauty and dangerous curves. . . Rules Are Meant To Be Broken. . . Far from her home in England, Ada has been battling inner demons for more than a year. When she discovers that her only friend has abandoned her, she has no choice but to grudgingly accept Gavriel's help. But Ada is not fooled. Though Gavriel wears the robes of a monk, Ada sees that he is a virile man who looks at her with a hunger that matches her own--one that begs to be satisfied again and again. . . "Readers will delight in this inventive foray into a legendary place." --Susan Wiggs, New York Times Bestselling Author on What a Scoundrel Wants

Her handsome rescuer is only pretending to be her husband… Miss Marie LeBon is a brilliant scientist and a determined spinster—until she awakens in Paris with no memory of the accident that has erased her name and her past. A handsome stranger comes to her rescue, claiming to be her husband...but he’s secretly a British agent, Max D'Avenant, sent to abduct her and learn the truth about a new French weapon. With danger on all sides, the “newlyweds” go into hiding together, and Max soon finds himself torn between his loyalty to the English Crown and his love for this enchanting lady he is sworn to betray. “One of the best romances of the year. Marie and Max are another winning pair of lovers for Thacker, a rising romance star.” -The Detroit Free Press “Exciting and exquisitely romantic. Shelly Thacker is a virtuoso beyond compare when it comes to creating the perfect romantic adventure tale.” -Affaire de Coeur “Marvelous and moving. If books were jewels, this one would be a diamond!” -Journey’s End Books “WOW! What a different story! As a voracious reader of historical romance, it is truly refreshing to find a story that doesn’t just recount one of the 10 common ‘tropes.’ I highly recommend this book.” – Goodreads reviewer “I loved this book! The tension of what would happen kept me up until three in the morning. I’m looking forward to more by this author.” – Goodreads reviewer “So emotional from beginning to end, I read it in one sitting! This author knows how to draw all the emotions from her readers.” – Goodreads reviewer “Wow! I am a VERY picky reader, and I give out very few five-star reviews. But I just can’t say enough good things about A Scoundrel’s Kiss. Sometimes, after reading a string of bad romance novels, a book like this will remind me of why I read romance in the first place. I devoured this book in a day. I just couldn’t put it down. Highly recommended.” – Goodreads reviewer “Shelly Thacker is a terrific writer! I’m writing this review at 4:30 in the morning as I just couldn’t stop reading. I highly recommend this book and this series.” – Goodreads reviewer An earlier edition of this novel was published by Avon Books under the title A Stranger’s Kiss. This new Author’s Preferred Edition has been revised by the author. The Escape with a Scoundrel Series Daring ladies tangle with dashing lords who are on the wrong side of the law in these dazzling, addictive novels. Each book is a stand-alone steamy historical romance. The Scoundrels series can be enjoyed in any order, so dive in wherever you like and escape today! Book 1: ESCAPE WITH A SCOUNDREL (Nicholas and Samantha) Book 2: HER SCOUNDREL EARL (Marcus and Elizabeth) Book 3: ONE NIGHT WITH A SCOUNDREL (Saxon and Ashiana) Book 4: A SCOUNDREL’S KISS (Max and Marie)

Seduction Was His Plan... Lord Neville Farrington's day begins badly with an unannounced visit from his stern, unbending father, the Earl of Barrsettshire, who is accompanied by Arabella Martin, a most exquisite young miss. Immediately things start to look up and Neville unleashes his roguish charms hoping to seduce this prized beauty. But the high-minded gentlewoman scorns his advances. But Was Marriage to Be His Destiny? Of all the impertinence! Arabella has never met such a self-assured rogue who spends his days--and far too many of his nights--in the pursuit of pleasure. She rejects his bold caresses with disdain, but even Arabella cannot deny Neville's talents at seduction were oh, so enticing. Arabella is determined to teach the handsome rake a thing or two about honor, but even she cannot resist this scoundrel's kiss.

“Alexander spins pure fun in the first full-length installment of her Victorian-era Lady Travelers Guide series . . . Readers will savor every page.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Really, it’s too much to expect any normal man to behave like a staid accountant in order to inherit the fortune he deserves to support the lifestyle of an earl. So when Derek Saunders’s favorite elderly aunt and her ill-conceived—and possibly fraudulent—Lady Travelers Society loses one of their members, what’s a man to do but step up to the challenge? Now he’s escorting the world’s most maddening woman to the world’s most romantic city to find her missing relative. While India Prendergast only suspects his organization defrauds gullible travelers, she’s certain a man with as scandalous a reputation as Derek Saunders cannot be trusted any farther than the distance around his very broad shoulders. As she struggles not to be distracted by his wicked smile and the allure of Paris, instead of finding a lost lady traveler, India just may lose her head, her luggage and her heart. “A delightfully humorous romantic adventure. Alexander enhances the missing person’s mystery with wonderful descriptions of London and Paris, but best of all is her cast of characters: three charming elderly ladies, two companions, an independent spinster and a swoon-worthy hero. Add to this several laugh-out-loud escapades and a surprising ending, and you have the fun read of the season!” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) “A brilliant and charming tale.” —Fresh Fiction

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! RUINED BY THE RECKLESS VISCOUNT by Sophia James (Regency) Viscount Winterton unintentionally ruins Florentia Hale-Burton's reputation when he abducts her to protect her from harm! Now, years later, Florentia must face the kidnapper who still haunts her fantasies… CINDERELLA AND THE DUKE The Beauchamp Betrothals by Janice Preston (Regency) Rosalind Allen long ago gave up her marriage prospects—but when she encounters the Duke of Cheriton, he's determined to persuade this wary Cinderella to trust him with her heart! A WARRINER TO RESCUE HER The Wild Warriners by Virginia Heath (Regency) Jamie Warriner rescues Cassie Reeves only to find himself drawn into working on her storybook. Soon he longs to rescue the lonely vicar's daughter all over again…by making her his wife! Look for Harlequin® Historical's July 2017 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

The Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule: Never fall in love with the client. However, they never said anything about kissing a rake… Briar Bourne’s matchmaking career could be summed up in two words—comic disaster. Unless she can learn about the irresistible forces that draw men and women together, her professional future looks rather bleak. But Briar has an intriguing plan—enlisting London’s most irredeemable rake to teach her everything he knows about attraction. Given his notorious reputation, it’s no surprise that Nicholas Blacklowe, the Earl of Edgemont, requests one thing in exchange for his tutelage. For every lesson, he wants a kiss in return. And what harm could there be in a simple kiss? After all, Briar would never fall for a scoundrel… Nicholas has no romantic notions about love, and no intention of changing his ways. He’s only helping Briar so that she can find the perfect bride for his jilted cousin. Yet Briar is so clever, so curious, so candid—so blasted tempting—that soon, Nicholas can’t stop wondering what it might be like if he was irresistible to her. Ten lessons. Ten kisses. And a million ways to fall hopelessly, scandalously in love.

A wounded war veteran tries to resist falling for the minister’s daughter in this Regency romance. Tempted by the damsel in distress! Captain James Warriner is startled to find a curvaceous beauty caught up a tree in his orchard! Despite his shattered leg, he rescues Miss Cassandra Reeves, then is determined to have nothing more to do with the enticing vicar’s daughter. Except when Cassie seeks Jamie out to apologize, they find themselves persuaded to work together on her storybook. Secret liaisons with the dashing soldier make Cassie wish Jamie would rescue her once more . . . by making her his wife!

ONCE A SCOUNDREL . . . ALWAYS A SCOUNDREL? Stephen Crenshaw, Marquess of Dunwich, set his sights on becoming one of the ton’s most notorious rogues. Gambling, drinking, scandals, seduction...nothing seemed out of bounds for the young peer in his wild pursuit to prove himself to be the exact opposite of everything his respectable family wanted. But four years in the army and the loss of his best friend have irreparably changed him. Now he’s returned to England a new man, one set on reclaiming everything he’d lost... including the woman who loved him. Lady Faith Westover, daughter of the Duke of Strathmore, knows better than anyone the scoundrel that Stephen had been. After all, he’d broken her heart in a wounding so terrible that it nearly destroyed her belief in love. Now he’s back and hell bent on proving that he’s changed. Four years have certainly matured him physically, but Faith doubts if he’s truly changed into the respectable and loving lord he proclaims himself to be. When faced with his past as a scoundrel, can Stephen find a way to obtain what his heart desires most—the woman he was never meant to have?