Temptation’s Darling
Temptation’s Darling by Johanna Lindsey is a Regency-era novel published by Simon and Schuster on January 28, 2020. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Vanessa, the daughter of William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, who, after living in exile in the Scottish Highlands, returns to England to make her society debut. As she navigates the complexities of high society, she is determined to confront the vendetta against her father, unaware of the challenges that lie ahead.
Readers will find a narrative rich in romance and historical detail, as Vanessa grapples with her identity and societal expectations. Lord Montgomery Townsend, who thrives on danger and intrigue, becomes involved in her life while trying to resolve a potentially scandalous situation. As he helps Vanessa pursue her dreams, the plot thickens with unexpected twists, including his growing temptation to disrupt her wedding plans. This book explores themes of independence and societal pressures within the context of a vibrant historical setting.
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Marry Me by Sundown and Beautiful Tempest brings her “mastery of historical romance” (Entertainment Weekly) to this dazzling Regency-era novel in which a disastrous debutante becomes the toast of the town with a little help from a friend of the Prince Regent’s.
Threatened by powerful enemies, William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter Vanessa. When she comes of age, William urges her to return to her mother in England to make her society debut. Raised with all the advantages and freedom a boy would have, Vanessa doubts she can fit into the world of ball gowns, parties, and high society. Nonetheless, she agrees to return to England, determined to end the vendetta against her father, never imagining the high price she will have to pay.
Lord Montgomery Townsend enjoys living on the edge, courting danger as he fixes potentially scandalous problems for the Prince Regent. While hiding out at the home of the Countess of Ketterham, Monty watches a disaster-in-the-making as his hostess tries to prepare her estranged daughter for a match with the pompous son of a powerful family. Puzzled as to why the fiercely independent Vanessa submits to being turned into a puppet and offered up to the arrogant rogue, Monty nonetheless steps in to make her dreams come true. But no good deed goes unpunished and soon he faces more pressing problems, including the temptation to upend Vanessa’s wedding plans so he can marry her himself.
Featuring Johanna Lindsey’s “signature blend of witty writing, charmingly unique characters” (Booklist), Temptation’s Darling is a passionate romance with a dash of humor that you won’t soon forget.
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