Abandoned as a child along with her sisters, Vivanna Greentree is serious about her role as child advocate. When the fate of her home for poor orphans rests in the hands of a rake, Lord Montgomery (Oliver), who wishes to end their lease on Candlewood, Vivanna refuses to watch her dream be destroyed. Social strictures will not stop her as she confronts the rogue in a brothel. Her only accomplishment at the encounter is a newfound awareness of her physical desire and a new acquaintance with the Madame. Admiring Vivanna's spirit, Madame offers tips on changing Oliver's mind.

A meddlesome reformer will not stop Oliver's plans for revenge. A year ago, his oldest brother shot himself. Oliver knew that his brother inadvertently received information that would destroy a prominent member of parliament. To prevent his political downfall, the villain murdered Oliver's brother when he tried to retrieve the letters. Somewhere in Candlewood, the letters exist. Oliver will demolish the place brick by brick to uncover them while setting a trap for the killer.

As Vivanna uses her newly learned wiles on Oliver, he fails at keeping her at arm's length to protect her. However, once Vivanna releases the seductress inside of her, she becomes a force difficult to stop.

LESSONS IN SEDUCTION begins Ms. Bennett's new trilogy featuring the lost daughters of a courtesan. It's a charmingly crafted love story with a spirited heroine who refuses to conform.

Book Summary

What is prim and proper Miss Vivianna Greentree to do when her precious haven for orphans is threatened? She has no choice but to turn to the owner of the property, Sir Oliver Montegomery -- yet the heartless scoundrel refuses to be swayed by reason. So Vivianna must resort to other means of persuasion ...

Under the tutelage of Madame Aphrodite, London's most notorious courtesan, Vivianna is determined to learn the sensuous secrets that will render a man weak with desire, to melt Oliver's stony heart with a kiss, a caress and a promise. But as her encounters with Oliver become more intense, Vivianna unexpectedly discovers a fiery passion that leaves her breathless. And soon it becomes unclear exactly who is seducing whom ...

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