title: The Ruthless Charmer (The Rogues of Regent Street, Book 2)
author:  Julia London 
description: The tragedy of errors between its equally willful hero and heroine hinder the plot of this second installment (after The Dangerous Gentleman) in London's The Rogues of Regent Street series. Unbeknownst to both Julian and Claudia is the depth of the other's affection. Consequently, when Julian's friend Phillip, a fellow dashing, supercilious, lady-killing "Rogue," becomes infatuated with Claudia, she returns Phillip's affection, until he is killed in a senseless, drunken and suicidal duel, for which Julian blames himself and for which Claudia, in turn, blames Julian and the Rogues' fast lifestyle. Nevertheless, life goes on, and the frequent bantering and flirting between Claudia and Julian eventually leads to an intimate encounter on a garden bench. But the couple are discovered by a member of the social establishment and forced into marriage to save Claudia's reputation. Believing that Julian is heartless and cruel and that their marriage is a loveless one, Claudia goes against Julian's wishes by helping his younger sister, Sophie, secretly meet with the man of her dreamsAan abusive blackguard who is only after the family fortune. Unfortunately, London loses the romance amid all the turmoil of her plot. But this won't be enough to turn off historical romance fans, for London has always satisfied her readers by providing plenty of lavish 19th-century settings and costumes. (Oct.) <br />Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  # PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF JULIA LONDON
  
  
  “A passionate, arresting story that you wish would never end.”
  
  
  —Robyn Carr, _New York Times_ bestselling author
  
  
  “Julia London writes vibrant, emotional stories and sexy, richly drawn
  characters.”
  
  
  —Madeline Hunter, _New York Times_ bestselling author
  
  
  “London’s characters come alive on every page and will steal your heart.”
  
  
  — _The Atlanta Journal-Constitution_
  
  
  “London expertly sidesteps outdated stereotypes at every turn.”
  
  
  — _Entertainment Weekly_
  
  
  “A novelist at the top of her game.”
  
  
  — _Booklist_
  
  
  “London’s writing bubbles with high emotion as she describes sexual
  enthusiasm, personal grief, and familial warmth. Her blend of playful humor
  and sincerity imbues her heroines with incredible appeal.”
  
  
  — _Publishers Weekly_
  
  
  “Kudos to London—she tackles family issues and weaves them into a special
  romance that travels a bumpy road to happil