An Indecent Proposition

Several Indecent, Deliciously Delirious Wanton Tales!

(A Red-Hot Romance, Oh-My!) The proposition all began with a kiss, the one Derek Drake (Earl of Manderville) better known as the "Angelic Earl," skillfully had given his uncle's ward, Annabel. Since she was young, naive, innocent, and immensely infatuated with Derek ever since her early childhood. The kiss was spectacular, gentle, surreal, seductive, and undeniably forbidden. If Derek had stayed and continued his wicked behavior, Annabel would've without-a-doubt had been compromised, instead he decided to flee the scene. Seeking out any other type of distraction. Unfortunately that meant seeking out comfort in another woman's embrace, which Annabel just so happens to witness. Once the wheels started to spin out of control, there was NO stopping the turn of events that were about to occur. Exactly one grueling year later, Annabel is about to marry, Alfred Hyatt, a suitably matched man. But is it love she seeks or is she honor bound to perform her duty? Or could it possibly be a ruse to make a certain someone undeniably jealous? Nonetheless, a dramatically foolish wager had been made between the Earl of Manderville, and the Duke of Rothy, Nicholas Manning. For a woman who they are both attracted to, that neither of them know, and one who wouldn't mind being associated to this wager, shall judge them on their experienced, lasciviously wicked behavior in the bedroom. However, there's just one problem who would be the Ginny-pig. It wasn't as though they had a problem with woman just throwing themselves at their feet. But for that person to be shunt by the ton, and labeled as a harlot. Never walking into another ball or social event, could been untenably cruel. Yet when both men decided that the wager was absolutely ludicrous, and probably dismissed rather quickly. A missive had been received from a woman willing to be a participant within their little game. However, she wishes to be discreet regarding the matter, and meet in private. Once the mysterious woman arrives first at the secluded location, she is automatically ushered into the back of a curtained area. Patiently she awaits her two seducers, and tries to contemplate if the decision she has made was correct. Her question is answered by the raven haired, dark eyed, enticingly handsome, "Devilish Duke," Nicholas. As Nicholas sits down trying to interrogate her, possibly discovering who she is before she lifts her cloak off. However, this woman doesn't reveal anything incriminating, having him still in the dark about her identity. It's not until Derek who soon arrives, also sitting at the table, the woman decides to reveal herself, yet not without their word of secrecy, and that she will never be named as an affiliate. When their solemn oath is given, that's when the cloak is removed. Both men are STUNNED BEYOND BELIEF, Caroline Wynn, sat before them, the widow of Lord Edward Wynn. The woman know to all of the ton as the, "ice-cold widow." Who would never give any male an inclination that she was ever interested in their company, being all prim and proper. Always remaining EXTREMELY distant. Caroline had her reasons to be the judge with this obscured wager, it was all because of her late husband's BACK-HANDED, NEFARIOUS, behavior toward her. Having her always wonder and hope that it wasn't her fault, she was inadequate in bed. So why not seek out the two RAKISH ROGUES known to all of England. A 10 STAR RATING!!

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I really liked this book!

When I read the overview, I didn't think the theme of 1 woman judging the sexual abilities of 2 sexual hotties wouldn't really be a great story. I thought it would be predictable. The srory was interesting, engaging, and not so predictable as I thought. I loved the leading men, and the love and kindness and gentleness they showed! Made the story endearing. Love this author and her sryle of writing.

Excellent read!!!!

OMG!!! OMG!!! OMG!!! Best book I have read in a long time!!! I just love EW's romance novels, but I think this one is very good from beginning to the happy ending!!!! Highly recommend!!! Excellent Excellent Read!!!!

Very good book

I love these kinds of romances....steamy, yet tasteful, with characters that you can like...and plots that keep you reading.

An Indecent Proposition

After a night of drinking the Earl of Manerville and the Duke of Rothay make a wager that scandalizes the ton. They want to sleep with the same woman and have same woman judge which one of them is the better lover. Lady Caroline Wynn has been a widow for the last year. She isn't looking for a husband, so Caroline discretely inquires if she could be the judge. Both the Earl and the Duke agree. The Duke of Rothy, Nicholas is the first to be judged. Caroline meets him in Essex. Nicholas finds out that Caroline is not what she seems. Instead of an experienced widow, he finds Caroline fearful and wary. He takes his time to seduce Caroline, but finds himself falling in love with her, and Caroline finds that she is falling in love with Nick. The Earl of Manerville, in the mean time has found out that the girl he had been in love with years before, is now engaged to another. The Earl, Derek, is finding this hard to accept, Annabel looks anything like a woman in love, and he's miserable.

I loved this book, despite that there were two story-lines going on at the same time. I fell in love with Nicholas over how he treated Caroline. Derek was also easy to love, because he was in love and regretted the wager, which if Annabel found out....

two stories in one

I liked the romantic nature of Nicholas and the gentleness with which he treats Caroline. She in turn finds the real man beneath the Duke facade. That is one story, the other is between Derek and Annie. They have known each other forever, yet one bad choice has caused a chasm between them. At the heart of the story is the wager---which man is the better lover. As best friends, this was supposed to be a light-hearted, fun wager, but it proves to be one of life's turning points for both of them.

I really enjoyed reading this book and recommend it for a enjoyable evening with a glass of wine, sitting on the porch this summer.

This is a fun Regency romance

In 1812 Widow Caroline Wynn learns about the notorious bet over who is the better lover between two notorious rakes, best friends Derek Drake and Nicholas Manning. Everyone understands they need an impartial female who is intimate with both of them. Caroline, who vows to never marry again after a horrific first experience, sends the duo a challenging unsigned note in which she insists they prove to her that sex is not boring. The lords are interested although Derek expects to lose the wager as his heart is not in it. Instead he has fallen in love with his Uncle Thomas' ward Annabel, but he broke her heart; she is engaged to nice Lord Alfred Hyatt.

At the inn Caroline explains her terms and they agree. Nicholas goes first for one week followed by Derek. Nicholas and Caroline meet at one of his remote estates. They talk and she explains she likes to read and hates her family which includes her father and her late spouse. She says she will never marry again as each agrees no strings. He kisses her and is surprised she lacks experience and is afraid. He asks her if she prefers to leave, but she says no. He kisses and touches her until she has the first orgasm of her life; he has a boner, but tells her he can wait until later. Instead they walk and talk. As they fall in love, Caroline wishes it was real, which panics Nicholas who leaves for London as it is now Derek's turn.

This is a fun Regency romance as the concept of a wager is refreshing due to the reactions of the four fully developed lead characters. Although the villain is pathetic, the two romances are entertaining yet different.

Harriet Klausner

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