Desires of a Perfect Lady (Lost City Book 2)

“For love and laughter it doesn’t get any better than Victoria Alexander.” —Christina Dodd Star-crossed lovers get a second chance in Desires of a Perfect Lady —the second installment in #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander’s series in which three brothers embark upon a quest for adventure that leads each to the greatest treasure of all: love. Publishers Weekly raves, “Skillfully paced to deliver readers breathlessly to the finish line ... historical romance at its most entertaining.” Desires of a Perfect Lady is prime Alexander—brimming with the trademark passion, wit, and invention that has inspired bestselling author Stephanie Laurens to proclaim, “Victoria Alexander delivers on all counts.” In this Victorian romance by a #1 New York Times –bestselling author, a widow recruits an ex-lover for a treasure hunt that will grant her freedom. A secret list of the desires of Lady Olivia Rathbourne: 1. Disregard convention 2. Follow my heart 3. Bed the Earl of Wyldewood A decade ago, Olivia had expected to marry the Earl of Wyldewood, only to have happiness stolen from her before his ring could be placed upon her finger. Now he stands before her, as proud and arrogant and handsome as ever, vowing to rescue her. Well, he's got some nerve turning up after all these years. Where was he when she needed him? As for the earl, scandal has never touched him nor has impropriety ever besmirched his name. But his penchant for doing the expected does have his family calling him, well, dull. Isn't it time to flaunt society's conventions and do what he's always wanted? And first on his list: Olivia in his bed—with or without a wedding. A decade ago, Lady Olivia Rathbourne had expected to marry the Earl of Wyldewood, only to have happiness stolen from her. Now that the Earl has vowed to rescue her, will he finally flaunt society's conventions and do with her what he's always wanted?