Romancing his English rose : a Lady Lancaster Garden Society mystery

Rose Warren and Simon Trumbull may have been betrothed since birth, but that doesn't mean they have to like each other. Rose is certain the notoriously rakish Simon will never willingly settle down. And Simon certainly agrees. After all, some gentlemen prefer to choose their own destinies—like drinking and gambling with their mates...and not settling down with their bookish, bespectacled betrothed. But rumors of intrigue are circulating among the ton—including whispers of a murder through poisoning. Suddenly Rose and Simon find themselves working together to uncover a mystery. And Simon is discovering that Rose is not only a brilliant sleuth, but her flowing skirts disguise a body that’s unexpectedly sinful and delectable. For the first time, Simon sees Rose for who she truly is. Now he just has to convince his English Rose that this romance might be forever... Each book in the Lady Lancaster Garden Society series is STANDALONE: * Taming Her Forbidden Earl * Romancing His English Rose * Tempting Her Reluctant Viscount * Enticing Her Unexpected Bridegroom * A Rogue For Emily Rose Warren and Simon Trumbull may have been betrothed since birth, but that doesn't mean they have to like each other. Rose is certain the notoriously rakish Simon will never willingly settle down. And Simon certainly agrees. After all, some gentlemen prefer to choose their own destinies—like drinking and gambling with their mates...and not settling down with their bookish, bespectacled betrothed. But rumors of intrigue are circulating among the ton—including whispers of a murder through poisoning. Suddenly Rose and Simon find themselves working together to uncover a mystery. And Simon is discovering that Rose is not only a brilliant sleuth, but her flowing skirts disguise a body that's unexpectedly sinful and delectable. For the first time, Simon sees Rose for who she truly is. Now he just has to convince his English Rose that this romance might be forever... Each book in the Lady Lancaster Garden Society series is STANDALONE: * Taming Her Forbidden Earl * Romancing His English Rose * Tempting Her Reluctant Viscount * Enticing Her Unexpected Bridegroom * A Rogue For Emily Rose Warren and Simon Trumbull may have been betrothed since birth, but that doesn't mean they have to like each other. Rose is sure the notorious playboy Simon will never willingly settle down, and Simon, well ... he agrees. Never one to be forced into anything, he'd rather drink and gamble with his mates than spend time with the bookish, bespectacled Rose. When the two are thrown together to investigate a potential poisoning mystery, neither expects the sparks that fly. Simon discovers that Rose is, in face, a brilliant sleuth and - even better - hides a delectable body beneath her flowing skirts. Suddenly, falling into bed may be the best idea either has heard, but can Simon convince Rose his romancing is forever? Rose Warren and Simon Trumbull may have been betrothed since birth, but that doesnt mean they have to like each other. Rose is sure the notorious playboy Simon will never willingly settle down, and Simon, wellhe agrees. Never one to be forced into anything, hed rather drink and gamble with his mates than spend time with the bookish, bespectacled Rose. When the two are thrown together to investigate a potential poisoning mystery, neither expects the sparks that fly. Simon discovers that Rose is, in fact, a brilliant sleuth andeven betterhides a delectable body beneath her flowing skirts. Suddenly, falling into bed may be the best idea either has heard, but can Simon convince Rose his romancing is forever?