In today's guest post, publicist Jessie Edwards tells us why she loves Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath.
Lorraine Heath's ebooks
In addition to Texas Destiny ( A | BN | K | S | iB ), Texas Glory ( A | BN | K | S | iB ), and Texas Splendor ( A | BN | K | S | iB ) which are the highest-reviewed of Heath's books on Goodreads, and which on sale for $2.99, ending today, here are four more books worth grabbing while the price is still low. These are part of Heath's Scoundrels of St. James series.
In Bed with the Devil is $2.99, and is book 1 in the Scoundrels of St. James series. It has a 4.04 average rating on Goodreads. zHaNe on Goodreads says the hero reminds her of Derek Craven from Dreaming of You. The book also contains many nods to Oliver Twist.
They call him the Devil Earl—a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything—even strike a bargain with the devil himself.
Lucian desires respectability and a wife above all else, but the woman of his choosing lacks the social graces to be accepted by the aristocracy. Catherine can help Lucian gain everything he wants. But what she asks for in exchange will put their very lives in jeopardy.
When danger closes in, Catherine discovers a man of immense passion and he discovers a woman of immeasurable courage. As secrets from his dark past are revealed, Lucian begins to question everything he knows to be true, including the yearnings of his own heart.
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Between the Devil and Desire is $2.99, and has a 3.97 average on Goodreads. It's book #2 in the series, and is a rags-to-riches, class differences story with a hero that many reviewers adored.
The ladies of the ton won't stop whispering about deliciously wicked Jack Dodger—once a thieving street urchin, now the wealthy owner of London's most exclusive gentleman's club. There's no pleasure he hasn't enjoyed, no debauchery the handsome scoundrel won't provide for the lords who flock to his house of carnal intrigue.
London's most virtuous lady—honorable, uncorrupted, and all too human….
Olivia, Duchess of Lovingdon, would never associate with such a rogue. So when Jack is named sole heir to the duke's personal possessions, the beautiful, well-bred lady is outraged. Now, Olivia is forced to share her beloved home with this despicable man. Caught between the devil and desire…
But Olivia's icy disdain is no match for Jack's dangerous charm. His touch awakens desire. His kiss demands surrender. She will struggle to bar Jack from her heart…but her body, coveting divine release, will not let her bar him from her bed.
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Surrender to the Devil is book #3, and has a 3.97 average on GR.
Frannie Darling was once a child of London's roughest streets, surrounded by petty thieves, pickpockets, and worse.
But though she survived this harsh upbringing to become a woman of incomparable beauty, Frannie wants nothing to do with the men who lust for her, the rogues who frequent the gaming hall where she works. She can take care of herself and feels perfectly safe on her own—safe, that is, until he strides into her world, and once again it becomes a very dangerous place indeed.
To bed her but not wed her. That's what Sterling Mabry, the eighth Duke of Greystone, wants. But Frannie abhors arrogant aristocrats interested only in their own pleasure. So why then does the thought of an illicit tryst with the devilish duke leave her trembling with desire? Her willing body begs for release…and a wicked, wonderful surrender.
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The last book in the Scoundrels series, Midnight Pleasures with a Scoundrel is $2.99. It has a 3.89 average.
On a quest to avenge her sister's death, Eleanor Watkins never expected to fall for the man following her through pleasure gardens and into ballrooms. But soon nothing can keep her from the arms of the sinfully attractive scoundrel, not even the dangerous secrets she keeps. Strong, compassionate, and utterly irresistible, James is all she desires. But can she trust him enough to let herself succumb to all the pleasures that midnight allows?
James Swindler has worked hard to atone for his unsavory past. He is now as at home in London's glittering salons as he is in the roughest streets. But when the inspector is tasked with keeping watch on a mysterious lady suspected of nefarious deeds, he is determined to use his skills at seduction to lure Eleanor into revealing her plans.
Instead, he is the one seduced, turning away from everything he holds dear in order to protect her—no matter the cost to his heart.
Sale is still on at Barnes and Noble, apparently. Now I have no excuse for not glomming these.