title: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover: The Second Rule of Scoundrels (Rules of Scoundrels)
author:  Sarah MacLean 
description: *Starred Review* When in doubt, seek out an expert. As a scientist, Philippa Marbury knows the value of consulting with an authority, so when Pippa needs a man skilled in the art of seduction, she tracks down Englands most infamous rake: Mr. Cross. In two weeks, Pippa is scheduled to wed Lord Castleton, and she would like to learn more about what she can expect from her husband-to-be after the ceremony. Unfortunately for Pippa, Cross, part-owner of Londons most exclusive gaming hall, not only is unwilling to share his legendary skills with Pippa; he also makes her promise him that she will not seek out similar advice from any other man. Of course, as a good scientist Pippa knows there is a time to play by the rules, and then there are times you just have to break them. With her usual clever writing style, superb flair for historical detail, and gift for subtle characterization, MacLean constructs the second scintillating installment in her Rule of Scoundrels series (A Rogue by Any Other Name, 2012). Completely captivating and exquisitely sensual, this is a tour de force of wit and romance. --John Charles
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  TEMPTING THE SCOUNDREL
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Book V of The Seven Curses of London Series
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  A Victorian Romance
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  LANA WILLIAMS
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  TEMPTING THE SCOUNDREL
  
  
  
  
  
  ByLANA WILLIAMS
  
  
  Labeled as a wicked scoundrel by Society, Elliott Walker, the Earl of
  Aberland, does nothing to deny the outrageous rumors that blacken his
  reputation. In truth, he leads a double life, working for British Intelligence
  both in London and abroad. He returns home from a lengthy mission to find an
  unexpected addition to his household, upsetting the careful balance of his
  secret life and tempting him in ways he never dreamed possible.
  
  Sophia Markham, the daughter of an impoverished viscount whose wastrel ways
  broke her mother’s heart, was raised by her bitter spinster aunt. Sophia knows
  there are grave consequences to trusting men, especially rogues. When her aunt
  dies, Sophia finds a position as a companion in London, determined to avoid
  