Lady Scandal

Felix Belmont never expected to become the Earl of Blakesley, which is why, as a final act of revenge, his father sank their estate in debt before croaking. Felix only has the bearing of a second son, poor hand-to-eye coordination, and the inability to talk smoothly about anything other than sheep farming-but he’s also determined to save his home. He needs a business partner to secure capital, and a wife to put his dilapidated manor back in order. Someone humble, sensible, serious, and with a love for the country life.Someone who is definitely not Miss Georgiana Hargreaves.Georgiana is the de facto queen of the haut ton, deftly walking the line between amusement and scandal. Enamored with parties and gossip, marriage is at the very bottom of her list. But when a wager questioning her virtue appears in the London betting books, Georgiana is forced to find a husband to protect her reputation-and fast. She needs someone charming, fashionable, and living in London-close to all the drama.Someone who is definitely not Felix.Georgiana sets her sights on a suave viscount, the same man Felix is pursuing as his business partner. The two make a deal: Georgiana will butter up the viscount so that the adorably clumsy Felix can make a good business proposition, and Felix will pretend to be Georgiana’s suitor in order to make the viscount come up to scratch before Georgiana’s reputation is ruined. But when their plan goes awfully awry, Georgiana and Felix end up at the altar, instead ...Lady Scandal is the first book of Scandalous Valentines, a series of light and witty Regency Romances. Kisses will fall-but the rest is closed door!