The third electrifying romance in Lorraine Heath's USA Today bestselling Sins of all Seasons series.
THE SCOUNDREL IN HER BED by LORRAINE HEATH
Publication date: February 26, 2019
Series: A Sin For All Seasons #3
Genre: historical romance
Publisher: Avon Romance
Driven by a past that haunts her, Lady Lavinia Kent seeks redemption in London's underworld, engaged in a daring cause inspired by the young man to whom she gave her innocence, and who then proved himself a scoundrel by abandoning her.
When their paths cross again, they can't deny the yearning and desire that still burns. As they discover the truth behind the deceptions that tore them apart, Finn and Lavinia must fight to reclaim what they've lost, no matter how dangerous—because love is worth the risk...
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Praise for The Scoundrel in Her Bed:
“RITA Award–winning Heath’s flair for stellar character development, exquisite use of sexual tension, and a story line that fluently incorporates Victorian history, in this case baby farming, into the plot all add up to another sure bet for fans new and old of this exemplary storyteller.”
- Booklist
About Lorraine Heath
She is the daughter of a British beauty (her mom won second place in a beauty contest sponsored by Max Factor® during which she received a kiss from Caesar Romero, (the Joker on the original Batman TV series) and a Texan who was stationed at Bovingdon while serving in the air force. Lorraine was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, but soon after moved to Texas. Her "dual" nationality has given her a love for all things British and Texan, and she enjoys weaving both heritages through her stories.
When she received her BA degree in psychology from the University of Texas, she had no idea she had gained a foundation that would help her to create believable characters—characters that are often described as “real people.” She began her career writing training manuals and computer code for the IRS, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she became not only hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since.
Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA®. Her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, including USA TODAY and the New York Times.
The author of more than 60 novels, she writes historical and contemporary romance for adults and historical romance for teen readers.
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The Scoundrel in Her Bed by Lorraine HeathMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lady Lavinia is the runaway bride who jilted the Duke of Thornley at the alter in When a Duke Loves a Woman. It hurt his pride at first, but in the end it was for the best all around. She may have handled matters in an embarrassing way for the both of them, but she knew that she could never give him her heart the way he deserved. Though they'd been friends their whole lives, he knew next to nothing about the real woman she was. Nor did he seem inclined to, he was simply doing his duty and fulfilling the expectations of his family. What we didn't know was what she was keeping a secret, because whatever it was made her disappear into hiding, determined to avoid coming home at all costs.
At the start of the book, we learn that Lavinia has taken on a personal crusade to rescue children in the baby farming business. It's something she feels very passionate about and rather than sitting around bemoaning its existence, she does something about it. She's dirt poor after a life of privilege, spending what little money she has without complaint in order to create a safe haven for the powerless, as she once was. Walking dangerous streets at night, meeting these women who treat human beings as a profitable product, she puts herself at grave risk. One of these walks brings her face to face with the man who shattered her. Finn Trewlove.
No one had ever looked at her as he did—as though he would die if he couldn’t have her, as though he would die if he did.
I don't want to go too deeply into Lavinia and Finn's history for fear of spoiling the book. But for a portion of the beginning of the story, there are alternating chapters of past and present that will explain what molded them into the adults they've become. Much more than a surface infatuation, they had a connection that was entirely transparent to me. With the vast divide between their social status, and a lack of power over their own decisions, they knew it was foolish to allow themselves to dream. But their hearts overruled their heads and it landed them years of separation, bitterness, and pain.
Loving her had cost Finn five years of his life. Loving him had cost her—She refused to think about that.
It had always been thus between them, kindling waiting for the strike of a match. But somehow, now, everything seemed to burn hotter and brighter, threatened to consume until nothing remained except ash.
I've enjoyed every book in the series, though I think this one inched out in front as my new favorite. It had an emotional impact that the others didn't quite meet, and even had me a little teary eyed at the end. They both went through so much hardship and injustice. It broke my heart to see the suffering they had to go through in order to finally find the happiness they deserved. It was lovely to see the Trewloves come together once again and support each other like the fiercely loyal family they are. The next book is Aiden's, my least favorite brother, but my faith in this author is so solid that I'll probably still read it because I trust that she has the ability to change my mind. Lorraine Heath has become a new staple for me in the genre with her captivating writing, three dimensional characters, and historical accuracy. I can't recommend her enough.
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