Temptation's Darling

Name: Temptation's Darling
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781472264831
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A debutante with a secret. A rogue determined to win her heart. Regency romance at its best from the legendary bestseller.

By Johanna Lindsey

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Temptation's Darling is a captivating Regency-era romance by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey. The story follows Vanessa, a debutante raised with freedom and advantages, who must return to London to make her debut and confront the enemies threatening her father. Alongside her is Lord Montgomery Townsend, a daring rogue who serves the Prince Regent by resolving scandals. As Monty aids Vanessa in navigating high society, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to her, challenging the carefully laid plans for her future. This dazzling tale blends passion, humour, and intrigue to create an unforgettable romantic adventure, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton.
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Temptation's Darling is ideal for readers who enjoy historical romance set in the Regency era, especially those who appreciate well-drawn characters, witty dialogue, and a blend of passion and humour. Fans of Julia Quinn and classic British romantic fiction will find this novel particularly enchanting.

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No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey blends passion and humour in a dazzling Regency-era novel in which a disastrous debutante becomes the toast of the town with a little help from a friend of the Prince Regent. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton.

A debutante with a secret. A rogue determined to win her heart.

Threatened by powerful enemies, William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter Vanessa. When she comes of age, William urges her to return to her mother in England to make her debut. Raised with all the advantages and freedom a boy would have, Vanessa doubts she can fit the mould of a proper young lady. Still, she agrees, determined to end the vendetta against her father.

Lord Montgomery Townsend enjoys courting danger as he fixes potentially scandalous problems for the Prince Regent. Hiding out at the home of the Countess of Ketterham, Monty watches his hostess prepare her estranged daughter for a match with the pompous son of a powerful family. Puzzled as to why independent-minded Vanessa is submitting, Monty nonetheless steps in to make her dreams come true. But soon he faces the temptation to upend Vanessa's wedding plans so he can marry her himself...

Utterly captivating. Wonderfully entertaining. Let legendary author Johanna Lindsey capture your heart with her unforgettable romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472264831

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Eternal

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Johanna Lindsey Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Johanna Lindsey is world renowned for her 'mastery of historical romance' (Entertainment Weekly), with more than sixty million copies of her novels sold. She is the author of fifty-one previous bestselling novels, many of which reached the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Johanna lives in New Hampshire with her family.

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