Chivalrous Rake, Scandalous Lady – Mary Brendan

Once he offered for her hand…Beautiful recluse Miss Jemma Bailey is mortified when her interfering cousin implores Marcus Speer to marry her! Jemma has spent years trying to forget her passionate response to Marcus's seductive touch, and the scandal when she rejected his proposal. But the ruthless gleam in Marcus's eyes tells Jemma he remembers everything!…now he'll take her virtue!Marcus won't let the alluring Jemma go until he's exacted his long-awaited revenge for her debutante flirtation–he'll bed her rather than wed her! Though soon this isn't nearly enough…… Regency Rogues Ripe for a scandal. Ready for a bride.