From Duke till Dawn: 2018s most scandalous Regency read (Shady Ladies of London, Book 1)
By (Author) Eva Leigh
Book 1
HarperCollins Publishers
Mills & Boon
1st November 2018
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Romance: the rich / famous / powerful
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
813/.6
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
250g
Delightful banter and delicious passionsimply divine, New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare
Eva Leigh launches her seductive new Scandalous Ladies of London series
Its not my habit to seduce impoverished widows
The Duke of Greyland lost his heart and a princely sum to a charming, beautiful and destitute widow who, after one passionate night, vanished without a trace. Cassandra Blair grew up on the city streets, picking pockets to survive. Greyland was a rich mark to be fleeced and forgotten only shed never forgotten him.
Years later, chance brings them together again, in a London gaming hell. Grayland is desperate to have her never suspecting everything about his lover was a lie. But finding herself in dire financial straits, at risk of losing everything, Cassandra has no choice but to beg the man she betrayed for help.
The proud Duke will assist her under one condition: she doesnt leave his sight until her debts are paid! But can the real Cassandra the smart, streetwise survivor steal his heart all over again
Eva Leigh is proving herself as vital a voice in the genre as those with slightly lengthier book lists to their credit. Leigh consistently crafts whip-smart heroines and irresistible heroes delivered in packages bursting with wicked wit, feminist leanings, and sex positivityCounting on the Countess delivers yet another sexy, smart novel full of characters who are utterly of their time, yet pulse with a vibrant pertinence to our modern world. Entertainment Weekly on Counting on a Countess
[A] divine blend of depth, wicked heat and sparkling wit. Eva Leighs characters leap off the page and linger long after youve closed the book. Shes a wonderful writer. Julia Anne Long, USA Today bestselling author
Every now and then, you discover a new (or at least, new-to-you) author who leaves you a little sunstruck I was dazzled. She writes with intelligent charm and has a flair for punchy, period-appropriate dialogue. [] I cant remember the last time I read about a hero was so genuinely nice and yet outrageously sexy. The Earl of Ashford is irresistible, and so is this book. Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author of The Ravenels series.
Magnificent a fast-paced and seductive treasure. Publishers Weekly
Full of passion, adventure, sensuality and seductiveness thats impossible to put down. Leigh is at the top of her game! Romantic Times Book Reviews
Eva Leigh is the pen name of a RITA Award-nominated romance author who writes novels chock-full of smart women and sexy men. She enjoys baking, Tweeting about boots, and listening to music from the '80s. Eva and her husband live in Southern California.