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A DESPERATE SEDUCTION Finally freed from a cruel, depraved husband, Serena Riverton wants nothing more to do with men or marriage. Fate and her brothers give her no choice, however, except to flee�into a storm, and into the arms of a stranger. Without friend or fortune, in a moment of recklessness, Serena seduces the handsome lord. But just one night together will start a sequence of events that threatens to destroy them both. A DANGEROUS PASSION Francis, Lord Middlethorpe's life is planned and orderly, including marriage to Lady Anne Peckworth, a rich and suitable lady. But now he is haunted by memories of one passionate night with Serena, the wicked siren who tempted him with pleasures he had never known. Caught between duty and desire, he must choose between his reputation and a love like no other . . . 'Nobody does Regency better than Jo Beverley, and this latest tale adds to the argument that she may just be the best.' � Rendezvous 'Beverley breaks just about every rule in the book and makes us beg for more.' � Romantic Times Edit : e ISBN : 9781420120547 A Desperate Seduction

Finally freed from a cruel, depraved husband, Serena Riverton wants nothing more to do with men or marriage. Fate and her brothers give her no choice, however, except to flee—into a storm, and into the arms of a stranger. Without friend or fortune, in a moment of recklessness, Serena seduces the handsome lord. But just one night together will start a sequence of events that threatens to destroy them both.

A Dangerous Passion

Francis, Lord Middlethorpe's life is planned and orderly, including marriage to Lady Anne Peckworth, a rich and suitable lady. But now he is haunted by memories of one passionate night with Serena, the wicked siren who tempted him with pleasures he had never known. Caught between duty and desire, he must choose between his reputation and a love like no other. . .

"Nobody does Regency better than Jo Beverley, and this latest tale adds to the argument that she may just be the best." —Rendezvous

"Beverley breaks just about every rule in the book and makes us beg for more." —Romantic Times

A captivating tale of two lovers caught between what is proper and what is forbidden. About to be sold into a loveless marriage by her scheming brothers, Serena takes to the open road. In desperation, she accepts a carriage ride from a handsome stranger. To Lord Middlethorpe, Serena is breathtaking, but loving her will scandalize London. Original.

Forbidden. First published in 1994. Finally freed from a cruel, depraved husband, Serena Riverton wants nothing more to do with men or marriage. Fate and her brothers give her no choice except to flee – into a storm, and into the arms of a stranger. A Desperate Seduction Without friend or fortune, Serena seduces the handsome lord. But just one night together will start a sequence of events that threatens to destroy them both. Dangerous Passion Francis, Lord Middlethorpe’s life is planned and orderly, including marriage to Lady Anne Peckworth, a rich and suitable lady. But now he is haunted by memories of one passionate night with Serena, the wicked siren who tempted him with pleasures he had never known. Caught between duty and desire, he must choose between his reputation and a love like no other. Serena Reverton was married to a sadist. When he finally dies, she goes home to her brothers and, she hopes, respite. Then she learns she was sold at 15, and her brothers want to sell her again, having already squandered the little she was left by her husband. So she runs away and is rescued during a storm by Lord Middlethorpe. They seek safety in a farmhouse, and she seduces him--the only way she knows to please someone of the opposite sex. He sends her to his aunt but what will happen when it is discovered that she is pregnant? Can she expect a better life than the one she has escaped? "The death of her husband has freed Serena Riverton from life as an abused sex-object, but now her brothers plan to force her into another similar marriage. Fleeing, she is helped by Francis, Lord Middlethorpe. A passionate encounter leaves her pregnant, but no keener on marriage than before. He is virtually committed to marrying a sweet-natured lady. They marry anyway, and struggle to make something of their lives amid the disapproval of all around them."--Author's website. Francis, Lord Middlethorpe's life is planned and orderly, including marriage to Lady Anne Peckworth, a rich and suitable lady. But now he is haunted by memories of one passionate night with Serena, the wicked siren who tempted him with pleasures he has never known. Caught between duty and desire, he must choose between his reputation and a love like no other