A Taste for Scandal: A Sealed With a Kiss Novel

by Erin Knightley

Overview

A rogue meets his match in this delightful regency romance from the bestselling author of the Prelude to a Kiss series.

With his good looks, abundance of charm, and the small matter of being heir to a marquisate, Richard Moore, Earl of Raleigh, is quite the catch. So when a delectable young woman wants nothing to do with him, he can’t help but seize the irresistible challenge.

Jane Bunting knows all about responsibility—she has managed to support herself and her brother with their bakery—but she knows nothing of excitement or passion. When dashing Lord Raleigh crosses the threshold of her shop, she has no idea of the potential danger to her reputation...or to her heart. 

Neither imagined things would go so far—until the night their worlds collide, irrevocably changing both their lives. But when duty calls for Richard, and with everything Jane's worked for suddenly at stake, will their taste for scandal be their downfall?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780451413475
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/04/2012
Series:	A Sealed with a Kiss Novel , #2
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	721,817
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Erin Knightley is the author of the Prelude to a Kiss series and the Sealed with a Kiss series. Despite being an avid reader and closet writer her whole life, Ms. Knightley decided to pursue a sensible career in science. It was only after earning her BS and working in the field for years that she realized doing the sensible thing wasn’t any fun at all. Following her dreams, Erin left her practical side behind and now spends her days writing. Together with her tall, dark, and handsome husband and their three spoiled mutts, she is living her own Happily Ever After in North Carolina.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for MORE THAN A STRANGER:

“This sweet treat of a romance will entrance you with its delicious humor, dollop of suspense, and delectable characters. It'll make your mouth water!”—New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries

“More Than a Stranger is more than a romance—it’s a witty and engaging love story that had me turning pages well into the night, just so I could find out what would happen next. It’s a truly captivating tale of two headstrong friends who become much more to each other than they could have imagined.”—Lydia Dare

Editorial Reviews

08/25/2014
Knightley (More than a Stranger) presents an unconventional light romance with a strong cast of characters but no villains to speak of. Richard Moore, the Earl of Raleigh, boldly tries to save baker Jane Bunting from a ruffian—but the man is Jane's cousin. She thinks the earl is attacking him and hollers for his arrest. The confusion is soon sorted out, and after Jane apologizes for her overreaction and Richard for the damages he's caused, a tentative friendship is forged. Jane shows Richard how sheltered he is as he watches her work hard to keep her shop and secure her brother's future. Richard, who is used to the simpering ladies of the ballroom, is intrigued by Jane and sets out to win her over with teasing. Holding their own as co-stars are the other women in Richard's life: his sisters, his mother, and the young woman his family hopes he marries. His merry, sneaky sister Beatrice has a heart of gold and makes the perfect fairy godmother in this Cinderella story. Family dynamics and loyalty propel the narrative forward. Much like the pastries that play a prominent role in the Richard's courtship of Jane, this romance is rich, savory, and warm. (Dec. 2013)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for the novels of Erin Knightley

“Will delight Regency fans looking to escape London’s stuffy ballrooms...supremely gratifying, and readers will eagerly await future stories.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Charming and disarming love stories are Knightley’s forte...sweet and sexy, humorous and tender—a delight.”—RT Book Reviews

“Breathtaking…very sensuous...kept me reading past my bedtime.”—Fresh Fiction

“Endearing...a pitch-perfect blend of comedy and sweetness.”—Under the Covers

“A sweet romance...delightful.”—Open Book Society

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