'Scandal's Daughter' in the series 'Rogues & Gentlemen' by Emma V. Leech tells the story of Sebastian Grenville, Duke of Sindalton, and Georgiana Bomford, who meet under false identities and fall in love. Unbeknownst to them, their families' dark pasts and scandals make their love seemingly impossible, leading to a tale of power, devastation, and conspiracies trying to keep them apart. As the plot unfolds with plot twists and unexpected surprises, the story becomes engaging, entertaining, and less predictable, with well-paced writing that leads towards a happily ever after. The characters, particularly Sebastian and Georgiana, are flawed yet likable, with a true love story that feels organic and intriguing.
From The Publisher:
Sebastian Grenville, The Duke of Sindalton.
Known as Sin to the ton, he has had his fair share of scandal. His father's involvement in what became referred to as 'The Scandal of the Century' plunged him into the spotlight at the tender age of twelve, and he's been there ever since. Egged on by his best friend, Beau - The Marquis of Beaumont, his life is one of dissipation and ease.
But every duke needs an heir.
Everyone knows Sindalton is in the market for a wife. Both men, bored to death by balls and matchmaking mamas, go to a friend's hunting lodge in Cornwall. But caught in a storm, Sindalton heads for cover. Seeking shelter in a cave, the duke is delighted when he stumbles upon Miss Georgiana Bomford, the niece of the local doctor.
But the feisty red-headed beauty is unimpressed by his attempt to entice her. Sindalton, however, is captivated and intent on seduction, makes her the target of his all too tempting charms.
But Georgiana is not who he thinks she is, and when they meet again in London, the scandalous past is in danger of repeating itself.
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The Rogues & Gentlemen series can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels or as part of the wider series. If the full series appeals, the suggested - but by no means essential - reading order would be:
Book 1: The Rogue
Book 2: The Earl's Temptation
Book 3: Scandal's Daughter
Book 4: The Devil May Care
Book 5: Nearly Ruining Mr Russell
Book 5.5: Winter's Wild Melody
Book 6: One Wicked Winter
Book 7: To Tame a Savage Heart
Book 8: Persuading Patience
Book 9: The Last Man in London
Book 10: Flaming June
Book 11: Charity and The Devil
Book 12: A Slight Indiscretion
Book 13: The Corinthian Duke
Book 14: The Blackest of Hearts
Book 15 Duke and Duplicity
Book 16 The Scent of Scandal
Book 16.5 The Christmas Rose
Book 17 Melting Miss Wynter
Book 17.5 The Winter Bride, a Rogues & Gentlemen Novella
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