The Lady's Guide to Scandal : a passionate historical romance - Emmanuelle de Maupassant

The Lady's Guide to Scandal : a passionate historical romance

By Emmanuelle de Maupassant

  • Release Date: 2021-07-15
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4
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Description

A fake engagement with a notorious rogue?
How desperate does a woman have to be?

Taking him into her bed certainly isn't part of the plan. 
But this rogue is simply too irresistible, and Cornelia's name is already mired in scandal. 
What does she have to lose...?

Celebrated explorer Ethan Burnell has all the ladies swooning, but he's exactly the sort of 'dangerous man' Cornelia has sworn off.

When Burnell's sister throws a Christmas house-party, intent on fixing him up with a bride, he sees only one way out. 
A fake engagement for the duration of the festivities!

Cornelia knows she's crazy to agree to the plan, but has faith Ethan's "adoration" will bring other suitors running.

Can she put up with his cocky ways (without wringing his neck?)

The game is on!

What to expect: A bluestocking heroine who meets her match, a fake engagement, and a Christmas party that changes everything.

Looking for historical romance filled with passion, adventure, comedy and intrigue?

Discover other titles in the 'Lady's Guide' historical romance series...
'The Lady's Guide to Escaping Cannibals' (a South Seas island adventure 'treasure hunt' romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem' (a 'heroine in disguise' Christmas romantic comedy)
'The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart' (an 'enemies to lovers' medieval Scottish romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Scandal'. (a 'fake engagement' Christmas romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire' (a 'disinherited heiress' romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count' (a 'second chance' gothic romance)
'The Lady's Guide to Well-Endowed Dukes' (a 'virgin duke meets wily heroine' romantic comedy)

Each historical romance can be enjoyed as a 'standalone' story.

'The Lady's Guide' steamy historical romance series features stories with the following tropes and themes: 
Fake Engagement
Second chance romance
Opposites Attract 
Enemies to Lovers 
Marriage of Convenience
Matchmaking 
Forced Proximity
Desert island
Snowed in
Heiress heroine
Runaway Bride
Bluestocking heroine
Heroine in disguise
Archaeologist hero
Unexpected heir
Warrior hero

Reviews

  • Quite good

    4
    By Sam T Cat
    Good character development and story line.

  • Loved the story

    5
    By Gallowaygirly
    This is a fun read that is entertaining and at the same time can pull at your heart strings. A woman who endured a loveless marriage and a man who swore to never marry find themselves in a faux engagement that does not turn out the way it was planned. There is a lot going on in this story that makes for a great read, especially when there is a HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and are voluntarily leaving a review.

  • Lots of Fun

    5
    By Peg1951
    She is a widow drenched in scandal, none of it her making. He is an explorer and archeologist from Texas. She is interested in ancient history and his work in South America. In this wonderfully fun and entertaining story Ethan Burnell and Cornelia Mortmain find their greatest adventure would take place at a Christmas house party. Their fake engagement (for the usual reasons) is going well except the crazy Texan goes over the top several times when describing their relationship. Truth is they are attracted to each other, but can’t quite take the step to the real thing until… The story is engaging and the characters unbelievably charming. Joining Ethan and Cornelia in their holiday romp are a cast of delightful friends and family. The Everly sisters, Cornelia’s aunts are hilarious flirts and matchmakers. Lady Pippsbury’s self-concocted vocabulary is laugh-out-loud funny. The organized chaos of the party is the perfect setting for Ethan and Cornelia to begin their journey to happy ever after. Lovely story, charming characters, a great read. I received an ARC of this book via BookSprout. My review is voluntary.

  • Another Must Read

    5
    By BestMeAlways
    This is the fourth story I have read in this series and as with all the other stories I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of them. I love the way the characters interact with each other and the antics that they get into, even little Minnie. I can’t wait to read the next book because I think it may answer some questions from this one?? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

  • captivating and delightful

    5
    By ARCreader
    What a wonderful story with a yummy hero. Ethan is ‘tall, lean and darkly handsome’, and a renowned wealthy adventurer. The heroine, Cornelia, is a beautiful, unassuming, intelligent woman who has been treated carelessly by those who should have loved and protected her. Add a Christmastime house party; two eccentric aunts; various conniving matrons; a few available daughters; a pregnant hostess; a male guest of questionable values and a silly dog, and you’ve got a story that will captivate and delight. This well written tale will spark your interest, encourage your curiosity and have you rooting for Ethan and Cornelia’s happy ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

  • A Lady’s Guide to….

    5
    By bellamimi1207
    This is another wonderful story written by one of my favorite authors. The characters are strong individuals whose independence is admirable, but sometimes one has to let go of preconceived notions and bitterness in order to allow new spiritual and emotional growth. Ethan Burnell is a Texan who is well known among the scholars of archaeology as an adventurer and procurer of artifacts from the ancient ruins of South America. Mrs. Cornelia Mortmain is a widow who is “allowed” to work in the basement of the building, cataloguing broken piece of urns, but her interest lies within an area where only the curators are allowed, the Palekmul gallery. When Cornelia sneaks into the forbidden gallery, she stumbles upon a man who can only be a thief! What follows is a humorous encounter with an old childhood friend, a invitation to a lecture, and an invitation to a house party. However, there is another invitation of sorts…..a fake engagement. Expect some excitement, disappointment, and broken hearts in this story. It is a riveting tale that will leave you happy. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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