The Rogue's Proposal
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A TOUCH OF SCANDAL
“Jennifer Haymore’s books are sophisticated, deeply sensual, and emotionally complex. With a dead sexy hero, a sweetly practical heroine, and a love story that draws together two people from vastly different backgrounds, A Touch of Scandal is positively captivating!”
—Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author
“Haymore discovers a second fascinating, powerful, and sensual novel that places her high on the must-read lists. She perfectly blends a strong plot that twists like a serpent and has unforgettable characters to create a book readers will remember and reread.”
—RT Book Reviews
“A Touch of Scandal is a wonderfully written historical romance. Ms. Haymore brings intrigue and romance together with strong, complex characters to make this a keeper for any romance reader. Ms. Haymore is an author to watch and I’m looking forward to the next installment of this series.”
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A HINT OF WICKED
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“Haymore is a shining star, and if A Hint of Wicked is any indication of what’s to come, bring me more.”
—FallenAngelReviews.com
“Sweep-you-off-your-feet historical romance! Jennifer Haymore sparkles!”
—Liz Carlyle, New York Times bestselling author
“Debut author Haymore crafts a unique plot filled with powerful emotions and complex issues.”
—RT Book Reviews
“A unique, heart-tugging story with sympathetic, larger-than-life characters, intriguing plot twists, and sensual love scenes.”
—Nicole Jordan, New York Times bestselling author
“Complex, stirring, and written with a skillful hand, A Hint of Wicked is an evocative love story that will make a special place for itself in your heart.”
—RomRevToday.com
“A new take on a historical romance… complicated and original… the characters are well crafted… surprisingly satisfying.”
—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com
“Ms. Haymore’s talent for storytelling shines throughout this book.”
—Eye on Romance
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Welcome
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Epilogue
A Preview of The Scoundrel’s Seduction
The Dish
Also by Jennifer Haymore
Praise for the novels of Jennifer Haymore
Newsletters
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2013 by Jennifer Haymore
Excerpt from The Scoundrel’s Seduction copyright © 2013 by Jennifer Haymore
Cover design by Claire Brown
Illustration by Alan Ayers
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ISBN: 978-1-4555-2336-8