Confessions of a Scoundrel

February 15, 2003
Sent by his siblings to rescue one of his brothers from the clutches of a widow of questionable reputation, Brandon St. John is disconcerted to discover that Lady Verena Westforth is not quite what he expected and that he is attracted despite himself to this spirited, outspoken woman with an irrepressible sense of humor. When Verena exacts a bit of gentle yet very public revenge for Brandon's insulting behavior, she deepens his interest-with breathtakingly romantic results. Blackmail, murder, and espionage add a suspenseful twist. Graced with beautifully matched protagonists, a host of memorable secondary characters-some of whom were introduced earlier in the "St. John Brothers" series-and a liberal helping of humor, this novel also features charmingly appropriate "quotes" introducing each chapter, some of which have links to the anthology The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown, reviewed below. Hawkins (An Affair To Remember) is quickly gathering fans, and they will be anticipating this latest addition to her series.

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