Distrust is no match for desire as a proper young miss and a self-professed rogue hunt down a murderer in this thrilling Disgraced Lords novel from the USA Today bestselling author of A Kiss of Lies and A Taste of Seduction. Arend Aubury trusts no one besides his fellow Libertine Scholars. After his family escaped from France, penniless and persecuted, only the Scholars took him in. So when the … only the Scholars took him in. So when the stepdaughter of the villainess who has been plotting against them approaches Arend with allegations against their enemy, he suspects a double cross. Yet Isobel is a tantalizing prize, with lips as sweet as champagne and skin as creamy as Camembert. Is she a feast for the senses—or a bitter trap?
Lady Isobel Thompson dreams of marrying an honorable gentleman with a spotless reputation, a trait that Arend seems to lack completely. But Isobel believes that her stepmother is responsible for her father’s death, and only Arend has the skills to uncover the truth. As a cover, Arend suggests a fake betrothal—and soon Isobel finds herself forgetting that their courtship is a ploy. He’s so different from the man of her fantasies, and yet he’s so terribly handsome, so dangerously intoxicating—and all Isobel wants is more.
Look for the enchanting Disgraced Lords series from Bronwen Evans:
A KISS OF LIES | A PROMISE OF MORE | A TOUCH OF PASSION | A WHISPER OF DESIRE | A TASTE OF SEDUCTION | A NIGHT OF FOREVER
And don’t miss her novels in the Imperfect Lords series:
ADDICTED TO THE DUKE | DRAWN TO THE MARQUESS | ATTRACTED TO THE EARL
“A steamy blend of passion, love and romantic intrigue. Bronwen Evans delivers!”—USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Caskie
“A thrilling and fun read, and one that I’ll definitely be rereading often.”—Girl Who Reads
“A Night of Forever by Bronwen Evans was sexy and suspenseful. An edge-of-your-seat-read, the Libertine Scholars finally get the peace they need.”—Lampshade Reader
“An enjoyable end to the drama of the Disgraced Lords series.”—Top 10 Romance Books
“The story is fast-paced and well written as usual, captivating me right from the start.”—Cup of Tea and Book
“A happy ending to a couple who richly deserved it . . . a satisfying conclusion to anyone who’s read some or all of the previous books.”—Will Read for Feels
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This is the sixth book in the series & is the final ‘Disgraced Lords’ story Arend Aubury, Lord Labourd. Arend trusts no one besides his fellow Libertine Scholars & he definitely distrusts women. His family escaped from France, penniless and persecuted, only the Scholars took him in. Isobel Thompson. Stepdaughter of the villainess who has been plotting against them approaches Arend with allegations against their enemy, he definitely suspects a double cross. Lady Isobel believes that her stepmother is responsible for her father’s death, and only Arend has the skills to uncover the truth. As a cover, Arend suggests a fake betrothal—and soon Isobel finds herself forgetting that their courtship is a ploy. He’s so different from the man of her fantasies, and yet he’s so terribly handsome, so dangerously intoxicating—and all Isobel wants is more.
Isobel has featured in the previous books & the jury was definitely out on whether she is part of the plot & the Libertine Scholars have wondered whose side she is on, although Marisa has defended Isobel throughout.
This book is told more from Isobel’s point of view & does cover some of the events from previous books. I’d eagerly awaited this book having been hooked on the previous books in the series. I wanted the mystery solved & for Arend to get his HEA.
I’ve loved the series & would recommend reading the series in order. If reading a series I have to start at the beginning! This book could be read as a stand-alone especially with Christian’s preface that sets the scene.
This was a satisfying conclusion to the Libertine Scholars stories & I look forward to the series concluding with Helen’s & Philip’s stories. This wasn’t my favourite book of the series, Arend has been cool, calculating, dangerous & aloof throughout the series, so I hadn’t warmed to him as much as the other ‘Scholars’. The reasons behind his demeanour are explained & by the end I did find him likeable. The chemistry between Arend & Isobel was there but he fought it which was understandable given his past.
I received an ARC copy
Loved this series and this was probably my favorite of them all.
It was filled with danger, romance, angst, unrequited longing, a murder plot, revenge, distrust, love, kidnappings, misunderstandings, and eventually a HEA.
Even though this book was part of an ongoing and connected series, I read this as a standalone and didn’t feel like I was missing out on too much. Definitely recommend!!
Great book 6 in the Disgraced Lords series. Although the previous book named the villain. A lot happens in this book. Fast paced, great reading. Just got an email about book 7, yeah! Love this series and the characters.
This is a great series, I looked forward to each new adventure, couldn’t wait to discover the culprit, but sorry to see the end of the series.
First time I read anything by this author and I was hooked from the first book in the series up to this book. I am looking forward to the next book to come out late summer.
Just a delight with strong characters, good repartee, and the right steamy moments. Great read