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WHEN A LADY MISBEHAVES by Michelle Marcos

"Will lies and deceptions lead to heartache -- or happiness?"

By: Michelle Marcos

Genres: Historical | Romance Historical

Posted: October 19, 2007

Working for room and board as a scullery maid at the Pleasure Emporium, April Jardine has dreamed of changing her lot in life. Finding the madam's diary has given her the opportunity to do just that, posing as the illegitimate daughter of the man named in the diary. But when April arrives at Blackheath Manor, she gets more than she bargained for -- an unexplainable attraction to Lord Blackheath, Riley Hawthorne, and the urge to keep and love the family she's found.

Riley Hawthorne has spent his life preventing scandal from touching his family, and he knows the girl who claims to be his sister is not. How could she be when he is so attracted to her? In order to save the family from another possible scandal, Riley announces his engagement to April. But when the constables come to arrest April for her misdeeds, their short-lived happiness may come to an abrupt end.

When you come from nothing and have nothing, sometimes you must lie, steal or blackmail a bit to get ahead. This rags- to-riches story by debut author absolutely sizzles. WHEN A LADY MISBEHAVES is beautifully done and I highly recommend it.

Book Summary

AN EROTIC SECRET As a maid at The Pleasure Emporium, Miss April Jardine has witnessed her share of sinful acts, but nothing as brazen as her own money-making scheme. By blackmailing the gentlemen named in the Madame’s private diaries, April can escape a life of drudgery — as long as she avoids the hangman’s noose. All goes swimmingly until she crosses paths with Lord Blackheath, the most powerful judge in England. His wicked gaze suggests he is torn between exposing April and seducing her — and April is only too pleased to oblige.

A SCANDALOUS EMBRACE Blackheath has no doubt that the alluring firebrand could cripple his family’s finances and reputation with the bat of an eyelash. And yet…April outshines every dull Society belle he’s ever known, and nothing compares to the sensual bliss they share. But trusting this scheming Miss could cost him everything. Will he ever be able to welcome her into his home — and his heart?

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When A Lady Misbehaves by Michelle Marcos

When A Lady Misbehaves

by: Michelle Marcos

Pleasure Emporium #1

St. Martin's Press
November 1, 2007
On Sale: October 30, 2007
Featuring: April Jardine; Riley Hawthorne
368 pages
ISBN: 0312948492
EAN: 9780312948498
Paperback

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