How to Fall for a Scoundrel
How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman is a historical romance published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on August 20, 2024. This 304-page novel features a blend of adventure and steamy chemistry, showcasing Bateman’s signature sparkling voice. The story follows Eleanor Law, a founding member of a private investigation firm in London, as she teams up with a charming con man who poses as her fictional boss to solve a case involving a priceless manuscript.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of trust and deception as Eleanor grapples with her growing feelings for her enigmatic partner, known as “Harry.” The plot unfolds against a backdrop of Regency-era intrigue, highlighting the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field. As the investigation intensifies, the stakes rise, leading to a thrilling conclusion that intertwines danger and romance.
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Two unlikely allies team up to solve a case in this novel filled with Kate Bateman’s signature sparkling voice, exciting adventures, and steamy chemistry.
As a founding member of King & Co., London’s most successful private investigation firm, studious Eleanor Law delights in secretly proving that women can solve crimes just as well as men. When a charming con man pretends to be her fictional boss, “Charles King,” Ellie knows he’s lying, but accepting the scoundrel’s offer of help might just be the key to cracking her new case and recovering a priceless manuscript.
“Henri Bonheur”—or “Harry” as he asks to be called—claims his criminal past is behind him, but a man who steals and seduces with such consummate ease can never be trusted. As the investigation draws them deeper into danger and desire, Ellie’s infuriated to realize she’s developed feelings for her law-breaking accomplice. How can she love the scoundrel when she doesn’t even know his real name? And what will happen when Harry’s past finally catches up with him?
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