Tempted

From Publishers Weekly Since its 16th-century inception, the nickname "Wicked Wainridge" has suited the region's licentious lords, but Alexander Drummond, the eighth heir to the Wainridge dukedom, is the first in his lineage to prefer chasing miscreants to maids. An upright Customs Board official, Alex has a knack for outfoxing smugglers, but he doesn't suspect that the newest addition to his household, the spirited, straight-speaking alleged young widow Mary Callahan, is both the daughter of a vengeance-minded smuggler and the Royal Circus's famed female stunt rider Artemis. The mayhem that ensues after the uncommon commoner is hired as nursemaid for Alex's difficult daughter encompasses kidnapping, daring escapes, several magical scenes of Cockney-to-courtly transformation, crucial cameo appearances by the Prince Regent (later George IV) and, eventually, some spectacular yet sensitively portrayed sex scenes. Britton's (Seduced, etc.) unusual characterizations, command of upper- and lower-class dialects and delightful sense of humor make this Regency-era romp much more than just great winter cruise reading. This is the kind of book that romance fans will read and reread on gloomy days. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From To make up for his roguish ancestors, marquis George Alexander Essex Drummond becomes a revenue commander, and a stickler for society's conventions. And he has no idea that the nanny he has hired for his daughter, a world-class brat, is actually a circus performer pressed into accepting the position by her smuggler father, who wants her to spy on Alex. Mary doesn't want to be a spy, especially if it means working for the "Devil Marquis" of Warrick, and Alex is flummoxed when this courageous, tenacious nanny destroys all of his preconceived, uptight notions. Alex falls in love with Mary, but feels that because of his station, he can only offer her the status of mistress. Britton invents great characters, from the initially stuffy marquis to the circus-performer nanny to Alex's rakish cousin, Rein, to Abu, a monkey with attitude. Fans of Amanda Quick and her feisty heroines will also enjoy the exploits of Britton's fearless heroine as she turns her cautious admirer's world upside down. Shelley Mosley Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Alexander Drumming, the Marquis of Warrick, is no saint. Descended from a long line of rakes, he has vowed to stop dallying with the fairer sex. But now he needs a woman-an extraordinary woman to tame his wildcat of a daughter. Intelligent, spirited Mary Callaghan is the perfect nursemaid for the child, but one look at her bedroom eyes and luscious lips and Alexander is tempted to seduce one last woman. For Mary, masquerading as a nanny and enticing the master of the house is all in a day's work-until stolen kisses and passionate caresses distract her from her perilous game. Soon two people who know the risk of mixing danger and desire find themselves on the brink of a shocking scandal, and Alexander is about to discover what happens when he lets an enemy into his house...and his heart. A Selection of the Doubleday Book Club and Rhapsody Book ClubAlexander Drummond, the Marquis of Warrick, is no saint. Descended from a long line of rakes, he has vowed to stop dallying with the fairer sex. But now he needs a woman - an extraordinary woman - to tame his wildcat of a daughter. Intelligent, spirited Mary Callahan is the perfect nursemaid for the child, but one look at her bedroom eyes and luscious lips and Alexander is tempted to seduce one last woman. Available only in Basic 6 & 7. When Alexander Drummond, the Marquis of Warrick, needs a nanny to tame his wildcat of a daughter, an enemy of the Marquis sends his daughter to infiltrate the Marquis' home