Lord of Scoundrels

A Romance Novel by Loretta Chase

Book 3 of the Scoundrels Series

Subgenres & Tropes:

Regency Romance,
Historical Romance,
Enemies to Lovers,
Tortured Hero

Published 1995

Length 384 pages

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Enemies-to-lovers with sharp banter and scandalous public moments
A notorious outcast hero clashing with a headstrong bluestocking
Regency romance where reputation and desire collide in spectacular fashion

From Little Stack

This Regency romance is often cited as one of the all-time greats in the genre, and with good reason. If you love enemies-to-lovers, a tortured hero, a sparky heroine, and all manner of yearning, this is the book for you! Jessica is determined to free her dumb brother from the influence of the notorious Marquis of Dain, a cad who has embraced his reputation as a callous playboy. She doesn't expect to find herself drawn to the man, or to see the pain beneath his tough exterior.

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Publisher Description

Tough minded Jessica Trent's sole intention is to free her nitwit brother from the destructive influence of Sebastian Ballister, the notorious Marquess of Diain. She never expects to desire the arrogant, amoral cad.

And when Daine's reciprocal passion places them in a scandalously compromising, and public, position, Jessica is left with no choice but to seek satisfaction...Damn the minx for tempting him, kissing him...and then for forcing him to salvage reputation!

Lord Dain can't wait to put the infuriating bluestocking in her place -- and in some amorous position. And if this means marriage, so be it -- though Sebastian is less than certain he can continue to remain aloof...and steal his heart to the sensuous, head strong lady's considerable charms.

with Loretta Chase

“ I want the (story's) history to be authentic, so that my readers feel they're time traveling to early 1800s England, although it's an idealized version of that world. ”