A Game of Persuasion: Extended Prologue for the Art of Ruining a Rake

Publisher's Note: This story is continued in the full-length novel The Art of Ruining a Rake, and is intended as bonus content or as an introduction to The Naughty Girls Series. A NIGHT SHE'LL NEVER FORGET Miss Lucy Lancester has loved her brothers best friend, Roman Alexander, for as long as she can remember. So devotedly, shes vowed never to marry anyone else. But her beloved libertine is hardly aware of her existence, and not the least deserving of her affection. Deciding her cause is lost, she makes plans to open a girls school in Bath. Theres just one thing she needs to do before she confirms her spinsterhood forever: spend one blissful night in Romans arms. But her handsome rogue isnt ready to have the tables turned. It will take more than a coquettish smile to turn his head. She must play a gameof persuasion. ** A night she'll never forget ... Miss Lucy Lancester has loved her brother's best friend, Roman Alexander, for as long as she can remember. So devotedly, she's vowed never to marry anyone else. But her beloved libertine is hardly aware of her existence, and not the least deserving of her affection. Deciding her cause is lost, she makes plans to open a girls' school in Bath. There's just one thing she needs to do before she confirms her spinsterhood forever: spend one blissful night in Roman's arms. But her handsome rogue isn't ready to have the tables turned. It will take more than a coquettish smile to turn his head. She must play a game ... of persuasion