A lost loveSeven years ago, the Marquis of Thornton broke Cleo’s heart, and she hasn’t forgotten or forgiven him. But when she finds him standing before her at a country house party, as handsome as ever, old temptations prove difficult to resist. One stolen kiss is all it takes.A proper gentlemanThornton buried his past and his feelings for Cleo long ago. He’s worked diligently to become a … diligently to become a respected politician with a reputation above reproach. The only trouble in his otherwise perfect life is that he can’t resist the maddening beauty he never stopped wanting, no matter how devastating the cost.
A mad passion
Cleo is hopelessly trapped in a loveless marriage, and Thornton is on the cusp of making an advantageous match to further his political ambitions. The more time they spend in each other’s arms, the more they court scandal and ruin. Theirs is a love that was never meant to be. Or is it?
Length: Full-length novel
A Mad Passion is the first book in the Heart’s Temptation series and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel or read as part of the series. Each Heart’s Temptation book takes place in Victorian England, where passion burns, scandals abound, and love triumphs. From a wicked embrace in a country house maze to a kiss in the rain to a stolen moment in a carriage, these distinctive men and women aren’t afraid to give in to the temptation of following where their hearts lead them. Nothing can keep them from a love that lasts forever.
The Heart’s Temptation Series
1.A Mad Passion
2.Rebel Love
3.Reckless Need
4.Sweet Scandal
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This is fateful romance between Lady Cleo Harrington and Alexander de Vere, Marquis of Thornton. 7 years earlier, these two young people fell madly in love. But both were manipulated by John, Earl of Scarbrough, a drinker, gambler and womanizer in need of her dowry. Cleo, discovering she was with child, thinking Thornton’s feeling changed, married the earl – then miscarried and lived alone for most of her married life. Until she and her two sisters are invited to a house party. Alex felt betrayed by Cleo threw himself into his work and passion, politics, and is said to become the Prime Minister in the future. Now both of them are together for the first time – and find their love kindled. When Cleo explains why she married the Earl, Alexander is stunned and guilty for falling for the trap set for both of them. He is willing to give up his career and everything as long as he has Cleo. She agrees to leave openly with Alex at the end of the house party and travels to his home, along with her sisters. But life is complicated when his mother invites the girl Alex intended to marry (although he did not yet propose) to advance his political career. Aligning himself with a married woman, even if she can obtain a divorce, would be the death of his ambitions. After a wonderful few days, Alex is called to London as Prime Minister is seriously ill. That is when Cleo decides to leave with her sisters for her childhood home. She cannot take away his dreams for association with her can only bring him down. She loves him too much – but, Alex cherishes her above all. Can they overcome so many adversities? Their love has been tested through the years and survived. Destiny brought them together and their love will endure all trials!! Enjoyable and wonderful romantic story of true worth of love! Thank you Ms Scott!!
I loved this series. I read all 7 books every free minute I had – and added some reading time when I didn’t have it free 🙂 I couldn’t stop reading.
A good read, although not as good as this author’s later works. Scarlett Scott is a wonderful writer and her books have gotten better and better with time. I put release dates on my calendar waiting for new ones to come out!
True Love lasts!!
I enjoyed this beautiful love story! The story of Lady Cleo and hunky Lord Alex.
Their’s is a love at first sight!! Seven years later they meet for a friend’s week of fun.
They realize they still love each other, and tell each other what has happened since. I found myself emotional and in love with the this great story line/dialogue.
I enjoyed Lady Cleo’s beautiful, strong and witty sisters. This love story had it all,
romance, drama, politics, and steamy love!!