In "The Last Man in London," author Emma V. Leech weaves a tale of deceit, love, and redemption set in the Regency period. The story follows Dianna, an orphan and card trickster, who unexpectedly inherits a fortune with the condition of becoming engaged to a Lord before her 21st birthday. Enter Lord Benjamin Lancaster, a notorious rake who finds himself indebted to Dianna after a card game, leading to a fake engagement. As their relationship evolves from one of convenience to genuine affection, they navigate societal expectations, family dynamics, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of Regency London.
The novel's engaging plot is complemented by Leech's vivid writing style that brings the characters to life and immerses readers in the world of the ton. With a mix of romance, intrigue, and humor, "The Last Man in London" offers a fresh take on Regency romance, filled with well-developed characters, unexpected twists, and a satisfying happily ever after.
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The Last Man in London
Rogues & Gentleman, Book 9
Dinah Osborne needs a husband and she needs one now.
Not just any man will do. To meet the terms of her rather eccentric grandfather's will, she must be safely engaged to marry a man of worth before her twenty-first birthday or she'll not receive a penny of her rather large inheritance. Sadly her social climbing grandfather's notions of worth and her own are not in the least alike, and nothing but a Lord will satisfy the terms of his will. But Dinah is alone in the world and has no entry into the select ranks of the ton.
She does, however, know a thing or two about blackmail.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Different Tale - This book fascinated me because it was a different tale than any other romance I've read. The characters are not all from the ton. So their lives lead us down a new path but with strength in their characters which allows us to admire them, root for them and come to love them.- Amazon Customer
Enter Lord Benjamin Lancaster
Lord Benjamin Lancaster is a determined rake, a hardened gambler, and the kind of man who fills Dinah with disgust. However a title is a title, and she's quite content to use him for her own ends. Yet her fake fiancé is not quite as easy to handle as Dinah had hoped, and he's determined to have more for his trouble than the financial reward promised him. Dinah is not immune to his deep blue eyes or his dark charm, but it doesn't change the fact that he's the last man in London that she would ever give her heart to …
Warning: T his book has a stubborn, willful and feisty heroine and a drool worthy gentleman. There WILL be some cursing and graphically descriptive sex scenes no way even bordering on erotica!
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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