Never Love a Scoundrel (Secrets and Scandals) (Volume 5)

When the beast leaves his lair Labeled a lunatic and a reprobate, Lord Jason Lockwood finds solace in debauchery outside the realm of Polite Society. Scarred both inside and out, Jason can t possibly hope to regain a place within the ton until he meets an alluring and persuasive young lady. When she offers to help him reclaim respectability, he s tempted not by the possibility of a better reputation, but by the lure of seduction. With her by his side, he not only sees what he s been missing, but also how much he stands to lose. A beauty s touch provokes his desire Lady Lydia Prewitt is everything a debutante should be: beautiful, dowried, and in possession of a sterling reputation. But Lydia s former life as a gossip has ensured a lonely path. When the opportunity to assist the scandalous yet seductive Lord Lockwood gain entry into London s best ballrooms, she glimpses a chance for a future she never dreamed of if he s willing to meet her halfway. But how can she risk falling in love with a scoundrel if it means joining him in exile?