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The Scoundrel and the Lady (Lords of Vice Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Iris Bennington is furious when she discovers her younger brother is following the instructions found in the acclaimed advice columns on How to be a Gentleman. The so-called "advice" is more likely to turn her brother into a scoundrel than a true gentleman. Iris decides to locate the author of the columns and confront him.

Merritt Steel, the Earl of Ashby, cannot help but be amused by the slip of a woman who comes calling. Unwilling to let such a delightful potential conquest go, he proposes a wager: bring him anyone off the street and he can pass them off as a gentleman. It's a bargain she readily accepts—but with a twist.

Their bargain proves to be a greater challenge than either anticipated. Merritt finds it near impossible to keep his hands off Iris, and she begins to see the undeniable appeal of ungentlemanly behavior…

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    Lords of Vice
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    180 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publisher
    Entangled: Scandalous
  6. Publication date
    September 25, 2017
  7. File size
    3389 KB
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5 Stars! "Great writers develop characters with charisma, storylines that keep readers entranced until the end, a few twists around a turn, and always with romance a love that you can feel to your toes. Robyn DeHart does all of this and adds one more element that takes her writing to the expert level, a deep seeded love for the written word. Ms. DeHart understands the depth of her ability and ensures her readers know that she is writing every word she puts in every sentence on every page with love and conviction." -Mary G., NetGalley
"An entertaining read! The chemistry between Merritt & Iris is apparent from the start & only increases throughout the book." -Janet B., Goodreads
"This was a very engrossing and enjoyable read!" -Brenda T., NetGalley
"The characters are charming, they are very loyal to their friends and family. The descriptions help the story come alive for you. The plot is excellent with a few twists and turns. I really loved this tale of a woman who thought she was a spinster but there was more. Her best friends were fun and they were all young. The author did a marvelous job!" -Candy B., Goodreads
"I loved this book, it was perfect and the plot line was truly wonderful. It made me laugh and sigh all the same time!" -Nadine C., NetGalley

From the Author

Warning: Robyn DeHart is the unequivocal queen of the unconventional and adventurous historical romance! (Goodreads reviewer)Enter the exciting world of Robyn DeHart...
LORDS OF VICE
Meet the Ladies of Virtue... specially trained to discreetly take down criminals with their parasols and hairpins. Together they form a pact to single out one man each whom they can help rise above his vice to become the gentleman he was destined to be. 
1. The Scoundrel and the Lady
2. The Marquess and the Maiden
3. The Earl and the Reluctant Lady
4. The Viscount and the Virgin (coming 2020)
LADIES AMATEUR SLUETH SOCIETY
The Ladies Amateur Sleuth Society is a social group of young ladies brought together by their love of the Sherlock Holmes crime novels and a natural inclination to stumble across real life mysteries. No conundrum is too great for these young women. Until they stumble across the Jack of Heart, a scandalous rogue who steals jewels from the rich and may well steal the heart of one of their own.
1. A Study in Scandal
2. Deliciously Wicked
3. Tempted at Every Turn (Just released!)
4. A Marriage Most Convenient (coming 2020)
DANGEROUS LIAISONS
In the fall of 1888 a murderer terrorized the Whitechapel area in London, taunting the police and calling himself Jack the Ripper. Another girl's body has just been found, but this time in prestigious Mayfair, and this time there was a witness.
1. The Secrets of Mia Danvers
2. The Temptations of Anna Jacobs
3. The Seduction of Olivia Sinclaire (coming 2021)
FORBIDDEN LOVE
Three unconventional women determined to live life on their own terms and the three men determined to have them. 
1. A Little Bit Wicked
2. A Little Bit Sinful
3. A Little Bit Scandalous
THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE SWORD
In the tradition of the Three Musketeers, these three men will stop at nothing to ensure their monarch's safety. Duty bound to protect, even at the costs of their lives, until they meet three women who give them new reasons to survive. 
1. Undercover With the Earl
2. Dueling With the Duke
3. Eloping With the Princess
MASQUERADING MISTRESSES
Fall in love with the elite spy organization known as the Seven...
In the glittering age of the Regency, the mistress reigned supreme. But for three beautiful women, assuming the role of mistress is not glamorous; it's necessary for survival. A rake, a beast, and a master spy-three men not looking for mistresses but who will do anything to protect the women they can't seem to refuse.
1. No Ordinary Mistress
2. For Her Spy Only
3. Misadventures in Seduction
STANDALONE TITLES...
Courting Claudia
Her Gentleman Thief
CONNECT WITH ROBYN
Sign up for Robyn's newsletter robyndehart.com/newsletter/ 
Robyn's website robyndehart.com 
Robyn on Twitter twitter.com/RobynDeHart 
Robyn on Facebook facebook.com/pages/Robyn-DeHart-Historical-Romance-Author/221241264564538 
Robyn on Goodreads goodreads.com/author/show/288853.Robyn_DeHart

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075DCXHSH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entangled: Scandalous (September 25, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3389 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
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Robyn DeHart

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A life-long lover of stories and adventure, it was either become a stuntwoman for the movies or live out those adventures from the safety of her PJ’s and computer. Award-winning author, Robyn DeHart chose the latter and couldn’t be happier for doing so. Known for her unique plotlines and authentic characters, Robyn is a favorite among readers and reviewers. Publishers' Weekly claims her writing to be "comical and sexy" while the Chicago Tribune dubs her "wonderfully entertaining." Robyn is an award-winning author as well as being a four-time RT Bookclub Reviewers' Choice award nominee, and a three-time RomCon Reader’s Crown nominee.

Look for Robyn’s new series about the seven deadly sins coming in 2017. When not writing, you can find Robyn hanging out with her family, husband (The Professor) a university professor of Political Science and their two ridiculously beautiful and smart daughters. They live in the hill country of Texas where it's hot eight months of the year, but those big blue skies make it worth it.

You can find Robyn online in a variety of places.

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What others say about Robyn's books.

"Robyn DeHart's vibrant characters sweep the reader into a clever and sensual romp that is not to be missed." - Julia London, NYT Bestselling Author

"Robyn DeHart proves that falling in love is the greatest adventure of all." - Teresa Medeiros, NYT Bestselling Author

"Sizzling romance...DeHart makes the romance believable and enticing." - Publishers Weekly

"DeHart is a genuine treasure." - Booklist

"Robyn DeHart has become one of my favorite authors...where she shines is in creating character.... DeHart's romances are tender and adventurous, and funny enough you may laugh your nethers off." - FreshFiction

"One of the best historical romance authors writing today." - Shana Galen, National Bestselling Author

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Mary Gramlich
5.0 out of 5 stars We all truly search for the same thing and sometimes we find it
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017
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Merritt Steele loves a scandal and the more illicit the better and he knows that every writer envies his knowledge of the well to do and his paper that he built from the bottom up proves how in step he is with his readers. By a wicked turn of fate Merritt is now part of the group he is so enamored of trashing all this has done is make him more determined to prove he cares little about society and what they think. However, Lady Iris Bennington does have an interest in what he is writing as it is turning her beloved brother into a cad, something she worked very hard to avoid happening. Iris was forced to care for her brother from an early age when other girls were making a coming out she chose to stay in and do right by her family. When pushed with a decision of substance where her brother is concerned Iris chooses to confront the villain and after that nothing was ever the same for either of them.

Being a woman in good standing Iris assumed Merritt would see the light and stop his ridiculous articles about how men should behave but Merritt views life from a different angle so what it takes to stop him is nothing short of a confrontation. Both Iris and Merritt want something the other can provide and the bet that comes from this meeting of great minds is, to say the least scattered like dried up leaves. Iris will prepare Merritt’s sister for polite society while Merritt will teach Iris to be a man about town. Neither likes the venture but both know they will not back down. But what a surprise for Merritt when a certain skill set of Iris’s presents itself, and just like that another adventure is started on Merritt’s part to discover why is it that Iris is so good with self-defense. No mere maiden is she, no Iris is very accurate with her ability to draw down an aggressor and Merritt must know why.

Yet what Merritt discovers turns out to be more hurtful than helpful in their relationship which both deny they are having. Iris wants privacy and the right to live her life as a respected, independent woman while Merritt by his own profession is destined to destroy that with the wisp of an ill written word. Even though his innuendos are veiled and his source anonymous the hurt brought down upon Iris is unforgiveable on his part and trying to make amends may not happen and then what does he does with the love he has accumulated for her and the uncontrolled desire to not live without her existence in his life.

Great writers develop characters with charisma, storylines that keep readers entranced until the end, a few twists around a turn, and always with romance a love that you can feel to your toes. Robyn DeHart does all of this and adds one more element that takes her writing to the expert level, a deep seeded love for the written word. Ms. DeHart understands the depth of her ability and ensures her readers know that she is writing every word she puts in every sentence on every page with love and conviction.
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NavyWave62
4.0 out of 5 stars AT TIMES THE h ACTED OUT OF CHARACTER!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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This is a hard review for me to write. I enjoyed the H and his sister and the friends of the h. But, for me the h is 25 year old spinster and ends up through most of the book acting as if she is sex starved - which I guess she was - lol.

She lets the H kiss her and every time she allows him to do more, it seemed out of character to me. She wasn't worried about her reputation and that seemed out of character too. I gave it 4 stars because of the unique story line that I did enjoy. My heart did ache for the h on how her brother treated her.

There are some twists and surprises. One surprise isn't divulged and I suppose that will be dealt with in the next book. This had no baring on our H/h so no cliffhanger there.

We have one very mild lovemaking, not very passionate nor descriptive. Romance wasn't really part of this story, just two people who made a bet and working to their own ends to win the bet.. We do get HEA and an epilogue 6 months in the future that I enjoyed. All wrapped up nicely, except for the one part I mentioned before. Again, not a cliffhanger but you are left wondering who the mysterious person is. (ljb)
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Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy and light, an ideal way to unwind after a long day.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
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Cozy and light, an ideal way to unwind after a long day. I liked Iris more than I liked Harriet (yes, I'm aware that I read the books backwards) because Iris is less naive in some ways. In other ways she was so damn innocent it was painful to watch. Merrit was fun to read and easy to sympathize with. He was more likeable than his counterpart in the second book as well. Because I already read the second book I knew some of the thing that would happen so I was mostly interested in the romance rather than the Lady X mystery part. Hopefully the mystery will be solved in book 3.
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Poppy
3.0 out of 5 stars I did not like her brother at all he treated her badly
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
Iris has been raising her brother Jasper since her parents passed and his behavior is driving her nuts.When she finds out he has been taking advice from a newspaper she confronts the owner Merritt.
I did not like her brother at all he treated her badly.I also did not buy her and Merritt together just did not feel the connecting between them.It was an interesting read but i did not love it.
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Valerie A Kader
4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018
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I love regency romances! I’ve read most of this author’s books and liked them, even loved some. This book was no exception. It had an intriguing premise - spinster and newspaperman Earl make a fun pact only to fall in love. The heroine, Lady Iris Bennington, was compelling - pretty, intrepid, and kind, although a bit stiff initially. The hero, Merritt Steele, Earl of Ashby, was equally compelling - handsome, aristocratic, and self-made. They had good chemistry though not much sizzle. The storyline was fairly predictable. Overall, a good book, and I liked it.
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yankeetexan
5.0 out of 5 stars Sparks fly
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
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Merritt is a self made man. Iris is a take charge woman. No spoiler here, but when they meet trouble follows. Siblings play a big part in their challenges. I love Iris. She puts her brother first in her life. Merritt puts business first. Pick up this book, and see where it leads you. Meanwhile, I look forward to the next book in the Lords of Vice series.
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Sonja
2.0 out of 5 stars Could not finish
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2021
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Boring, overdone premise. Lead female was annoying and her behaviour and decisions made no sense. Lead males outlook on how a man should behave was shallow and immature.
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