Furious at Mara's deception, Temple, nevertheless, finds himself irresistibly drawn to her and will have to decide whether vengeance is worth the price.Īn well-written tale of betrayal and vengeance with an incredible hero and a sympathetic heroine, but there is something missing from the romance. Now, 12 years later, Temple finally gets his chance when Mara resurfaces to offer him a trade - absolution in return for her brother's gambling debt.
Accused of murder and labeled "The Killer Duke", Temple would give anything to remember the events of the fateful night he was discovered covered in the blood of Mara Lowe. ' Funny, smart, feminist and roastingly hot' BookRiot.William "Temple" Harrow, Duke of Lamont, has a reputation for violence both in and out of the boxing ring. 'Sarah MacLean has reignited the romance genre with a bolder edge' The New Yorker *Winner of the RITA Award for Best Historical Romance in 2014*
This is the third novel in the Regency romance Rules of Scoundrels series by New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean - perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Eloisa James It will take every bit of his strength to resist the pull of this mysterious, maddening woman who seems willing to risk everything. It's a fine trade, until Temple realises that the lady - and her past - are more than they seem.
Mara planned never to return to the world from which she'd run but when her brother falls deep into debt at Temple's exclusive casino, she has no choice but to offer Temple a trade that ends in her returning to society and proving to the world what only she knows. Until one night, Mara resurfaces, offering the one thing he's dreamed of. With no memory of that fateful night, Temple has reigned over the darkest of London's corners for twelve years, wealthy and powerful but beyond redemption. He is the Killer Duke, accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding. ' For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean' Lisa Kleypas 'Smart, sexy, and always romantic' Julia Quinn
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