title: To Seduce a Scoundrel
author:  Darcy Burke 
description: "Darcy Burke pulls no punches with this sexy, romantic page-turner. Sevrin and Philippa's story grabs you from the first scene and doesn't let go. To Seduce a Scoundrel is simply delicious!" <b>--Tessa Dare, New York Times Bestselling Author</b><br /><br />"An enthralling tale of adventure, passion and redemption. At times humorous and at times deeply touching, To Seduce A Scoundrel is a unique tale with a sexy hero you will never forget." <b>--Leigh LaValle, The Runaway Countess</b><br /><br />"A great read with a gorgeous tortured hero and a surprisingly plucky heroine, I can't wait to read Ms. Burke's next book." <b>--Under the Covers Book Blog</b><br /><br />"A delicious blend of love and acceptance, humor and angst, action and heat, and a book I would recommend for any historical romance fan!"<b>--Rogues Under the Covers</b><br /><br />"I was captivated on the first page and didn't let go until this glorious book was finished!" <b>--Romancing the Book</b>
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  A scandalous journey...
  
  Glassmaker’s daughter Thea Markham is devastated when her brother Daniel goes
  missing. Then a mysterious lord turns up asking questions about Daniel and
  offers to find him. Unsure she can trust the handsome peer, Thea dresses up as
  a boy and follows him!
  
  Lord Vernon Beauchamp feels his life lacks direction. Meeting Thea gives him a
  renewed purpose. And when they are thrown together on their scandalous
  adventure, friendship soon gives way to desire...
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Vernon stood at the washstand, shirtless, his back to her as he bent over the
  bowl.
  
  The candlelight danced over unblemished skin, and she watched, fascinated by
  the play of muscles across his shoulders and back as he continued his
  ablutions. Her hands itched to touch, to stroke, to discover if his skin was
  as smooth as it looked. His breeches stretched tight, outlining taut
  buttocks—thrust temptingly in her direction—and long, lean thighs, and her
  mouth dried as her skin heated. A thrill