Tempting Kate

Everything depends on this one day Would anyone hire a wedding planner who was left at the altar? The answer, Kate Hartley has found out, is no. It's been nearly a year since her fiancé abandoned her at their destination wedding, and Kate's career is nearly toast. Unless she can pull off the wedding of the century for her new clients, a Hollywood power couple. So why is the groom's brother, sexy-as-hell resort owner Scott Dillon, trying to stop the wedding? Scott wants to do the right thing—the bride-to-be is keeping a secret and Scott's brother deserves the truth before he says "I do." But if Scott doesn't stop trying to stall the wedding, he'll ruin Kate's career, not to mention any chance he has of being with her.

It began with a gunshot… To protect her sister, Kate Courtland will do anything—even point a pistol at the dangerous Marquess of Wroth. But she soon discovers the man is more than she can handle. Wroth can’t believe a mere slip of a young woman has brought him low. The wealthy and powerful marquess controls a vast empire, so why can’t he control his reaction to the tempting Kate? Book #3 of The Regency Romps “Deborah Simmons is a sure bet for writing an excellent Regency epic.” – Affaire de Coeur KEY THEMES: Regency romance, wounded hero, enemies to lovers, spinster, independent heroine, mistaken identity, nobleman hero, Regency romp, strong heroine, alpha male, witty historical, marquess, brooding hero, historical romance mystery, Regency romance series, country girl, poor heroine, mysterious guardian, British historical romance, historical romantic suspense, happily ever after, love story, romance fiction books Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

A MEETING AT GUNPOINT A fitting start for such a dangerous attraction, thought Grayson Westcott, the Marquis of Wroth. And though he'd always prided himself on his infamous self-control, Kate Courtland's hoydenish charms had shattered his defenses and set fire to his soul!

Who is this fascinating man? In nineteenth-century London, Kate infiltrates the Marquis of Wroth’s mansion by dressing as a man. She’s come to speak her mind to the man who hurt her sister. But during the confrontation, Kate accidentally shoots the marquis! Kate takes him to her home in the country in order to treat his wound, where she soon realizes she has the wrong person. So, who is this fascinating man?

Who is this fascinating man? In nineteenth-century London, Kate infiltrates the Marquis of Wroth’s mansion by dressing as a man. She’s come to speak her mind to the man who hurt her sister. But during the confrontation, Kate accidentally shoots the marquis! Kate takes him to her home in the country in order to treat his wound, where she soon realizes she has the wrong person. So, who is this fascinating man?

Tempting Kate A fitting start for such a dangerous attraction, thought Grayson Westcott, the Marquis of Wroth. And though he'd always prided himself on his infamous self-control, Kate Courtland's hoydenish charms had shattered his defences and set fire to his soul! Kate Courtland's life of privilege amongst polite society was a distant memory, and the hardships of her daily struggle had become all too real. Until the night she wounded the Marquis of Wroth, and unleashed a smouldering passion that would change their lives forever! The Last Rogue Raleigh hadn't gambled on finding a virgin in his bed but when he awoke next to Jane Trowbridge, he knew all bets for bachelorhood were off. Now, instead of a love match, he'd gotten a sparring partner. Jane had never imagined herself anyone's lawfully wedded wife, and now ironic fate had bound her to a hedonistic viscount who was a Tulip of the Ton. Still, could a man who only pursued pleasure find any pleasure pursuing her? And could she restrain her maidenly blushes long enough to let him?

Semuanya bergantung pada satu hari ini. Adakah orang yang ingin mempekerjakan wedding planner yang ditinggalkan saat di altar pada hari pernikahannya? Tentu saja tidak, itu yang diyakini Kate Hartley. Sudah hampir setahun berlalu sejak dia dicampakkan tunangannya, dan karier Kate pun terancam. Sekarang dia mendapatkan satu kesempatan besar: menjadi wedding palnner untuk satu pasangan Holywood. Tetapi Scott Dillon, adik mempelai pria sekaligus pemilik resor, ingin membatalkan pernikahan kakaknya. Ada rahasia yang ingin Scott sampaikan kepada kakaknya sebelum pernikahan itu berlangsung, dan otomatis akan membatalkan pernikahan itu. Tetapi dengan menghentikan pernikahan kakaknya, dia juga akan menghentikan karier Kate, juga hubungan di antara mereka berdua.

A spy and his estranged wife reunite at a Regency-era gentlemen's club in this historical erotic romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Within the circles of British intelligence, Benedict, Lord Keyes, is known for his cold brilliance and strict military demeanor. Yet his icy exterior masks a man of smoldering passion and scorching sexuality who will do anything to keep his past a secret . . . Miss Malinda Keyes refuses to be intimidated by Lord Keyes. In fact, she enjoys a good battle, especially one of erotic wiles and carnal cunning. Determined to expose his lordship's past, she will use every wanton weapon in her arsenal to tease and tempt this sinner into the ultimate sensual surrender . . . Praise for the House of Pleasure series “Sinfully hot. If you like your romance hot as you return to the Regency era, where behind the scenes anything goes, then grab Simply Carnal for your reading pleasure.” —Romance Reviews Today “The passion of Pearce's erotic tale is focused and intense . . . . Their sex encounters and fantasies . . . steam up the pages” —RT Book Reviews on Simply Shameless