title: What a Devilish Duke Desires (The Sinful Scoundrels)
author:  Vicky Dreiling 
description: "4 1/2 stars! TOP PICK! In the second of the Sinful Scoundrels series, Dreiling brings the Regency to life in a wonderfully evocative fashion. With believable, intelligent characters--including an honorable rake and a strong-willed lady--this moving tale, fraught with sexual tension, hits just the right notes."<br />--<em>RT Book Reviews</em> on <em>What a Reckless Rogue Needs</em><br /><br />"4 1/2 stars! TOP PICK! Dreiling's first book in the Sinful Scoundrel's series is wonderful! Rife with the Regancy's penchant for gossip, scandal and matchmaking, <em>What a Wicked Earl Wants</em> is a delightful romance featuring a rakish hero, an innocent widow, corrupt villans and a secondary cast of characters who add dimension, wit and tenderness to the plot. Readers will find this a real pleasure to savor."<br />--- <em>RT Book Reviews</em><br /><br />"A master of the genre."<br /><b><i><em>Library Journal</em> on <em>A Season for Sin</em></i></b><br /><br />"Dreiling secures her reputation as a writer of charming, matchmaking romances with engaging characters. Though her plotlines are classic, her cast of quirky, unconventional characters sets her stories apart. Fans of marriage-of-convenience love stories have a treat."<b><i><em>RT Book Reviews </em>on <em>How to Ravish a Rake</em></i></b><br /><br />"Regency matchmaking, rakes, rogues, innocence and scandal: oh what fun! Dreiling knows how to combine these ingredients into a delightfully delicious, wickedly witty slice of reading pleasure."<br />--<em>RT Book Reviews </em>on <em>How to Seduce a Scoundrel</em><br /><br />"An enchanting debut, full of humor and heart!"<br />-Madeline Hunter<i>, New York Times </i>bestselling author, on <em>How to Marry a Duke<br /></em><br />"Vicky Dreiling delivers a tale chock full of warmth, wit and tenderness. She's sure to please readers everywhere!" <br />--Samantha James, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author, on <em>How to Marry a Duke</em><br /><br />"In her lively debut novel, Vicky Dreiling has penned a fresh, engaging take on Regency matchmaking that brims with clever wit and repartee. I found myself smiling and laughing out loud on numerous occasions. Here's hoping for more of this promising new author's historical romances!" <br />-Nicole Jordan, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, on <em>How to Marry a Duke</em><br /><br />"Delightful...the inherent charm of the characters (especially the dowager duchess) keeps the pages flying until the surprising and satisfying conclusion. Dreiling is definitely a newcomer to watch."<br />--<em>RT Book Reviews </em>on <em>How to Marry a Duke</em><br /><br />"A delicious read! Better than chocolate! Sexy, fresh and witty, Vicky Dreiling is an author to watch!" <br />-Sophie Jordan, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author on <em>How to Marry a Duke</em>
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  Bonny wanted to become his wife
  
  If she could but marry the duke and love him to completion, surely she could
  earn his love. She tossed back her head, causing her hood to fall, and smiled
  up into his face. "Do you think we could wed before Mama dies?"
  
  Radcliff cupped her face in his hands.
  
  She felt the scrutiny of his all-knowing eyes, and for the first time, she
  sensed a passion beneath his pensive countenance. He lowered his head,
  crushing his lips to hers.
  
  Bonny felt bereft when he pulled away. She had never been kissed before, and
  she was surprised at the power of one kiss. And now she knew the desire for
  something more than a kiss. Something more intimate.
  
  "I think a hasty wedding is an excellent idea," he said flatly. "Else I should
  ravage you here on the moors."
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  A DUKE DECEIVED
  
  BY
  
  CHERYL BOLEN
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Copyright © 1998 by Cheryl Bolen
  
  Revised 2019
  
  A Duke Deceived is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents
  are the products of t