Distinguished Rogues Series, book 10
In the battle between love and duty, the heart has the most to lose…
Despite his previous irksomeness, Lord Julian Wade has become a dear confidant to Portia Hayes. He’s proven attentive, honorable, clever, and would make many a lady a fine catch. Not herself, alas. Wade has naught but lint in his pockets, and Portia is expected to make an advantageous match. Her recent betrothal to the Duke of Montrose thrills her parents, but as she learns of his unfavorable reputation—and equally untenable behavior—Portia’s happiness is less assured. As is her chance of being loved.
Julian Wade may have lost the battle for Portia’s hand, but her heart has yet to be won. Certainly his old enemy Montrose is unworthy of her affections, and indeed, it seems the dastardly duke is up to his usual unsavory tricks. But Julian has a few tricks of his own, as well as the support of dear friends. Penniless though he may be, should he win Portia’s love once and for all, Julian may yet prove to be the richest gentleman about Town.
Lord of Sin is the 10th steamy regency historical romance novel in Distinguished Rogues series but can be read as a stand-alone.
- Unrequited Love
- London Season
- Friends to Lovers
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Praise for Lord of Sin …
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘an engrossing title that I finished in one sitting’ ~ Brenda T
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A great friends to lovers story’ ~ Amy H
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Julian is a hero as I love them, with a scoundrel side but so caring’ ~ Elodie N
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Loved the story. Loved the leads. Loved everything about it.’ ~ Eva N
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A delightful romance, with some twists’ ~ S H
Read an Excerpt
For years, Julian had paid attention to the ladies of society, and particularly noticed their suitors were not always the first ones to gain their attention. He had accurately predicted a number of unions—not that he was going to shout about it to anyone. He was responsible for no one’s happiness, even if he had secretly played devil’s advocate a fair few times.
Julian had not bothered with much of a disguise tonight. He couldn’t afford to. He wore an ordinary black suit, tall, black-polished riding boots, and a soft velvet mask over his eyes so he would blend in. He wasn’t in the market to attract attention, but the one he sought always did.
He found Portia Hayes easily enough, dancing prettily with Lord Grindlewood.
Julian moved toward a pillar and stopped to admire her grace in the arms of another. Portia was delicately dressed and masked in pink silk and pearls, a costume he’d never seen on her before. One that must have cost her father a fortune. Portia’s family, though common born, had deep pockets and grand ambitions. They spent extravagantly on their daughter, ensuring she fitted in.
It wasn’t the first time Julian had been relegated to the sidelines but he was happy as always to watch her dance. He never paid much attention to her partners—not even Grindlewood, who was wealthy again, titled, and possessed of an exceedingly handsome countenance.
Portia always did attract the pretty gentlemen to her circle.
Julian didn’t begrudge Portia a roving eye, though for a long time he’d lamented she’d never look upon him with any great favor. He always made sure she noticed him, though.
The set ended and Portia was escorted back to her parents, laughing at something Grindlewood had whispered to her. Portia laughed a lot when her partners whispered. She was an exuberant, passionate woman. An original. Someone he cared about very much.
Her dance partner lingered at her side a few moments more, and when Grindlewood finally took his leave of Portia, Julian headed in her direction.
Portia had piled her thick dark hair high on her head tonight and allowed some of it to spill down in chaotic ringlets around her pale throat. She looked as if she belonged in the forest under the stars. As usual her green eyes sparked with life and merriment—and for the first time, they stayed that way when her eyes fell on him.
Portia held out her hand to him. “My lord.”
“Enchantress,” he said, as he grasped it and bowed. “You take my breath away,” he whispered.
He turned to Portia’s parents to greet them but the pair, as ever, were soon looking elsewhere in the room for someone more important. He turned back to Portia and put his hands behind his back. “You danced well.”
She arched one delicate brow. “Just well, my lord?”
Book Info
Publish Date: August 6, 2019
Digital ISBN: 978-1-925239-57-7
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-925239-63-8
Genre: Regency Historical Romance
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