Award-winning author Jillian Hunter gives us another irresistible story teeming with seduction, scandal, and secrets. Lord Drake Boscastle has everything-smoldering good looks, extreme wealth, and devilish charms. Everything, that is, except true happiness. Hoping to satisfy his growing discontent, he is set to meet one of the most celebrated courtesans in England for a heated rendezvous. But on the scheduled night of pleasure, Lord Drake's world...
This was my favorite of all of the Boscastle series. Drake and Eloise were entertaining and at times funny. At the brothel where they meet for the second time was great. I loved how Drake would get so frustrated at times with things and when he was kicked out of his parlour. I loved all of the books but Drake and then Devon were my favorites.
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1815 London THE WICKED GAMES OF A GENTLEMAN is a delightful novel of the continuing tales of the Boscastle Family. Lord Drake is everything enticing; tall, dark and handsome with a side towards being downhearted, but straightforward and beautiful Eloise Goodwin is just his ticket to happiness. Very Enjoyable tale!
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Lord Drake Boscale is a rake. Eloise Goodwin is a governess. When Eloise's charge Miss Thalia Thornton and her irresponsible brother Horace disappear on the same night, Drake and Eloise team up to find them. Drake is willing and eager to help Eloise because of his strong and surprising attraction to her. Drake and Eloise travel a passionate path together but it's riddled with complications, and even danger. Family, disgruntled...
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I rarely write a review for a book. However, after seeing many of these reviews, I felt the need to respond. I actually really liked this book. It got my attention immediately. The characters were well developed; even the minor characters. The interaction with Drake and his brother Devon were priceless. Some romantic novels can make you 'smile' at their humor. This one actually made me laugh out loud several times. ...
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Rarely do I enjoy an author who brings about various emotions as I read. Jillian Hunter is one of those rare finds - I absolutely love reading her books because I can be guaranteed a good laugh somewhere in her tale, as well as a love story that is anything but the norm. She has developed a unique style of writing that is sheer perfection. Her last trilogy focused on the Boscastle clan (The Seduction of an English Scoundrel,...
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