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Why not have a short dalliance with me? In the cold desert of my spinsterhood, I assure you I will not treasure my virtue half as much as the memories of sensual pleasures with you." Life has not been kind to Charlotte Harding. Orphaned, impoverished and plain-looking, she depends on the charity of relatives who take her in when she has nowhere else to go. In their London home, she meets the rich and handsome Viscount Stanton who is promised to the beautiful heiress, Miss Powell. Charlotte is smitten with him on first sight, but the Viscount barely notices her except to note her unprepossessing looks and shabby dress. One night at a society ball, Charlotte accidentally witnesses a secret tryst between the viscount and his mistress - and is unfortunately discovered. Her silence is bought with an unforgettable kiss that leaves Charlotte yearning for more. So when she learns that the viscount has ended his relationship with his mistress, Charlotte seizes the opportunity to make him a scandalous offer - a short, discreet affair in return for memories to treasure in her spinsterhood. The Viscount's Scandalous Affair is the first novel in The Stanton Legacy series. Set in 1835, it features an illicit affair between two unlikely lovers whose emotional and bumpy journey into love ends in a happily ever after. If you're a fan of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, but would like to read a romance with high spice, then this book is for you. The Stanton Legacy series #1: The Viscount's Scandalous Affair #2: The Vixen's Unlikely Marriage #3: The Bluestocking's Secret Obsession #4: The Viscount's Forbidden Love #5: Miss Stanton Meets her Match (spin-off novella) #6: Mr Templeton Finds Himself a Wife (spin-off novella)
Charlotte Harding, an orphaned and impoverished young woman, finds herself drawn to the handsome Viscount Stanton, who is betrothed to another. Despite his initial indifference to her plain appearance and shabby dress, a chance encounter at a ball, where she witnesses his secret tryst, leads to an unforgettable kiss. Charlotte then seizes the opportunity to propose a scandalous, discreet affair, seeking to create treasured memories before her inevitable spinsterhood.
This novel is positioned as a high-spice historical romance, drawing comparisons to the works of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, suggesting a blend of classic Regency-era settings with more explicit romantic content. The premise sets up a narrative arc focused on an unlikely pairing navigating societal constraints and personal desires. The story promises an emotional journey culminating in a satisfying happily ever after, appealing to readers who enjoy traditional romance tropes with an elevated heat level. The inclusion of the Stanton Legacy series indicates a potential for further exploration of interconnected characters and their romantic entanglements.
Page Count:
308
Publication Date:
2023-12-15
Publisher:
M.M. Wakeford
ISBN-10:
1739507118
ISBN-13:
9781739507114
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