Seduced in Secret

Heather Boyd

Dec 2021 · Distinguished Rogues Book 18 · Heather Boyd

About this ebook

The banns have been called, the date is set, but he’s falling fast and hard for the wrong woman.

When her parents announce they intend to break their promise to remain in London society for another year, Charlotte Waters is also given an ultimatum—make a suitable match immediately or start packing her trunks. Since leaving England is the last thing she wants, Charlotte puts aside her foolish longing for love and throws herself into the hunt for any proposal of marriage with the help of her good friends. However, her persistent infatuation for an engaged earl proves a great distraction when it becomes clear that his life is in peril…and Charlotte is the only one who’s noticed.

Winston Bell, Earl of Hurlston, has his position in society, a loving mother, loyal friends, and an arranged marriage he’s willing honor for duty, if not love—until a sweet, brave, and normally blushing wallflower puts herself in danger to save his life. His gratitude slowly blossoms into an attraction to a woman he shouldn’t long to seek out at every turn. But when another attempt is made on his life, Charlotte Waters is fighting right by his side again, transforming attraction to deep desire. Can he prevent falling further under the spell of a woman he shouldn’t want?

Ratings and reviews

Charlotte Water does not think twice about saving, Winston, Lord Hurlstons life with a parasol. It makes for a handy weapon. Reacting with a instinct honed from her travels, she takes it all in stride to save the man she loves. The downside, he is already engaged and has been arranged for several years. Things may change the closer they get, the more their hearts desire. Who is trying to kill him?... and why? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a good addition to the "Distinguished Rogues" series. It is a stand alone Regency read that is nicely developed and intriguing. Winston, the Earl of Hurlston, is engaged to be married and stuck doing he duty for his family. Charlotte has loved him from afar. Her parents are threatening leaving London unless she marries in three weeks time. When she finds out that Winston is in danger she steps in to help him. His eyes open to really see her. Feelings develop between them but he is supposed to marry someone else.

A fun who done it mystery story. Winston Bell is a popular Earl, finally he had the banns read for his arranged marriage to Elizabeth. She is a “cold fish” and there should be warning bells going off loudly for Winston. Charlotte is a wallflower that has a secret crush on a Earl that she can never have. As luck would have it while strolling with her friends through Hyde Park she notices riders racing toward Winston and his mother. Without a second thought she runs towards them banishing her parasol. And so starts one of several events that seems almost deadly. The story is fast moving, a few twists and turns, with a few good laughs thrown in. The who done it wasn’t that surprising, but a fun read. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after—no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes steamy romances that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over 40 regency romance novels and shorter works full of daring seductions and distinguished rogues. She lives north of Sydney, Australia, with her trio of rogues and a four-legged overlords. For more information visit https://www.heatherboydbooks.com