Book: Suzanne Enoch - Scandalous Brides 1 - A Beginner's Guide to Rakes

Rating: 8/10

Summary:

The widow Diane Benchley, Lady Cameron, has returned to England. After the disgraceful way her and her (now deceased) husband fled to the continent, everyone is curious about the mysterious countess... Everyone besides the Marquis of Haybury, Oliver Warren, who is trying to avoid her at all costs! Then Diane does the unexpected... she pulls Oliver into her scheme to open a gentleman's gaming club in the family mansion!

Years ago, the two were involved, but it ended badly. Now, Diane is blackmailing Oliver into helping her with her gaming club since he is a notorious gambler.

In a game of wills and wits, who shall come out at top? Even I am willing to bet this encounter will be an entertaining one.

Favorite Parts:

“Still cratching about for weaknesses, are you, Oliver? Be cautious about with whom you choose to play. I have claws, too.”

He walked to the office door and pulled it open. “Yes, I know. I’ve felt them digging into my back.”

“These days I aim for the throat..."

“And cease pestering my employees. They’ve all been warned that … fraternizing with you is grounds for

immediate dismissal.”

“Jealous?”

“Wise to your very transparent lack of character.”

“It would take more than words to score that rhinoceros hide of yours.”

“I rarely find compliments offensive..."

“At the same time,” she continued, “I am not a flower swayed by every stray breeze.”

"You know my fondness for mayhem..."

“That’s a damned understatement.”