"The Scandalous Proposal of Lord Bennett" by Raven McAllan is a novel about a reluctant debutante named Clarissa who shares a forbidden kiss with infamous rake Theodore Bennett. Despite her efforts, she is set on fire by his sexual charisma - whether she wants to admit it or not. As fate would have it, Theodore comes to the rescue of Clarissa during a party, where she soon finds herself engaged to his best friend and his most eligible bachelor.
However, as they are soon to be married, Clarissa puts up a fight, withholding her sexuality and resisting Lord Bennett's seductive advances. Nevertheless, their unspoken sexual tension escalates, leaving them facing the ultimate challenge: to save their relationship before they burn down together.
Raven McAllan's novel is wonderfully written and captures the character quirks of pre-eminent Victorian era with admirable accuracy. With its vivid and passionate scenes of sexual contention, it's sure to appeal to readers looking for a retro perspective, free of gender stereotypes, and full of unique characters.
Электронная Книга «The Scandalous Proposal Of Lord Bennett» написана автором Raven McAllan в году.
Минимальный возраст читателя: 0
Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781474045018
Описание книги от Raven McAllan
To have and to hold?Reluctant debutante Lady Clarissa Macpherson has never forgotten the forbidden kiss she shared with notorious rake, Lord Theodore Bennett, all those years ago. Even now, he’s the one man who sets Clarissa’s pulse racing and her skin tingling – no matter how hard she tries to ignore it!Yet, when Theodore rescues her from the unwanted advances of a drunken Lord at a society ball, she finds herself in a most scandalous predicament – engaged, to the most eligible bachelor in London!Wedded? It appears so, but bedded? Clarissa demands more from her marriage than simply surrendering to her new husband’s sexual desires, especially when she realises she’s falling deeper in love with him every single day. Theodore must prove that she’s the only woman for him – and surrender his heart!Yet resisting her new husband’s delicious seduction may prove the hardest thing Clarissa has ever done…Praise for Raven McAllan‘Wonderfully written and easy to sink into – I’ll definitely look to read more from Raven McAllan!’ – Paris Baker Book Nook Reviews‘A truly delicious step back in time that has left me hungry for more. If you're a regency fan, then I suggest you delve into this, it will tease and tantalise until the very last page!’ – Becca’s Books
