Never a Gentleman (The Drake's Rakes series Book 2)

Get swept away by a rogue’s passion and a lady’s scandal in this Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Barely a Lady.HE HIDES HIS TRUE COLORS . . .Miss Grace Fairchild is under no illusions about her charms. Painfully plain, she is a soldier’s daughter who has spent her life being useful, not learning the treacherous ways of the ton. She may have been caught in a scandal with society’s favorite rogue, but how can she marry him when it means losing herself?WHILE SHE HIDES HER TRUE SELF . . .Diccan Hilliard doesn’t know which of his enemies drugged him and dumped him in Grace’s bed, but he does know the outcome. He and Grace must marry. To his surprise, a wild, heady passion flares between them. Yet Diccan is trapped in a deadly game of intrigue Grace knows nothing about. Will his lies destroy Grace just as he realizes how desperately he needs her? And how can he hope for a future with her, when an old enemy has set his murderous sights on them both?“Seething with secrets and issues of trust and duplicity, the multitalented Dreyer’s latest foray into the historical romance realm rewards readers with exquisite characterization, flashes of dry, lively wit, a marvelous selection of villains, and a dark, compelling plot that unfolds in tantalizing ways.” —Library Journal Read more