Notorious Deception

At the center of that darkness stand the powerful mage Houses, but the brutal murderer Ellie and Cam are hunting seems to be affiliated with none of them. SEDUCED When nothing is as it seems, and danger meets desire head on, sex can be an act of war.В For Ellie, ensnared between the man she loves and the one she must destroy, the battle is about to begin... Praise for Shadowman "Equal parts mystery, sexy romance, scary drama and fairy tale, this book is guaranteed to thrill and chill." ~ RT Book Reviews "If dark adult fairy tales appeal to you, you should definitely check this series out" ~ Fiction Vixen 27,500 Words. When her husband dies suddenly, a widow is accused of fraud in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of Every Bit a Rogue . Diana Rutledge, Countess of Harrowby, was shocked by the unexpected death of her husband. But a trip to London to settle his affairs brings only more unpleasant surprises. For Derek, the new Earl of Harrowby, is arrogant, brooding—and far too handsome for Diana's peace of mind. Worse, he insists that Diana is a bold impostor. Now, determined to stand her ground despite Derek's rudeness—and her unsettling attraction to him—Diana will risk her reputation, her heart, and her very life to prove she is not part of a notorious deception . . . Praise for Adrienne Basso "The sensuously detailed love scenes, undercurrent of danger, and polished writing fuel Basso's latest historical regency, which will draw fans of Amanda Quick and Nicole Jordan." — Booklist "An entertaining and deeply emotional story that will hook readers with its refreshing plot and hold them to the very end with her fascinating details and engaging characters." —The Romance Reviews "Young, beautiful, and tempestuous, Diana Rutledge was shocked by the unexpected death of her husband. And a trip to London to set her husband's affairs in order brought even more unpleasant surprises for the dowager countess - not the least of which was her introduction to Derek, the new Earl of Harrowby. Dark and brooding, Derek was far too handsome for Diana's peace of mind, and against her will, she found herself growing attracted to the arrogant peer. But his accusations that Diana was a bold impostor forced her to risk her reputation, her heart, and her very life to prove that neither she nor her burning desire was part of a... Notorious Deception."--back cover