Lady Calliope Manning is determined to punish the man she holds responsible for her beloved brother’s death. She will do anything in her power to destroy him. When rumors swirl that the Earl of Sinclair requires a wealthy bride to rescue himself from dire financial straits, she seizes the opportunity to ruin him at last.Justin “Sin” Vaughn, Earl of Sinclair, needs to marry an heiress, and he … and he needs to marry one now. But the sudden, anonymous publication of salacious memoirs rumored to be his obliterates his chances. With polite society convinced he is a murderer, he has only one choice: find the person behind his supposed memoirs and get his revenge.
Callie never expected Lord Sinclair to discover she wrote Confessions of a Sinful Earl. Or to abduct her and demand restitution in the form of her own hand in marriage. She definitely did not expect to find him so difficult to resist…
Sin is about to teach the beautiful, perfidious Lady Callie a lesson in ruthlessness. One scorching-hot kiss at a time.
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I think the magnificent Scarlett Scott has written another great series – The Notorious Ladies of London. This is the 1st book in the series and if this book is any indication, I cannot wait for the next book to be published. This book is about The Earl of Sinclair, Sin and Lady Calliope Manning, Callie. Callie hated Sin and blamed him for her brother’s death, Sin hated Callie, because she set out to ruin his reputation and any marriage prospects he had. Sin forced Callie to marry him so he can have her money and she can make up for him losing any prospective bride. Their marriage was very sexy, hot and the chemistry between them was incredible. I like both Callie and Sin and I believe they were both good for each other. Keep writing the way you do Scarlett Scott.
I receive a free copy of this book from Book Funnel for my honest review.
Lady Ruthless is a fantastic story! Scarlett Scott has done it again and created such a great book. I always hate when one of her series ends, and then she blows me away with the brilliant start of a new series.
Lady Caliope was a very interesting, independent character in the last book of the last series. She is a smart young woman who does pretty much as she pleases , not particularly caring what society thinks of her. She takes center stage in this one, and the more we learn about her the more interesting she gets. Sin, the Earl of Sinclair, is also a character who gets more interesting the more we know about him. He seems to luxuriate in the darkness of his bad reputation. I thought the twists and turns of what we learn about him are especially compelling. The sizzling energy between Callie and Sin in this enemies-to-lovers story is so intense it lights up the page.
Scarlett Scott always somehow meets expectations of creating wonderful books. But for me, in this story, she goes far beyond expectations. Sin, in particular, is a compelling hero whose truth make him irresistible and memorable. I always try to avoid spoilers, but I will definitely tell you that more than once I uttered a wide-eyed, eyebrow raised “Oooohhh” while reading this book. I devoured this story and now I am hungrily awaiting the next one in the series. Sigh.
Lady Ruthless by Scarlett Scott is the First book in the Notorious Ladies of London Series. This is the story of Justin ‘Sin’ Vaughn, Earl of Sinclair and Calliope ‘Callie’ Manning. Calliope feels that Justin in the cause of her brother’s dead so she has been lying in wait for the chance to get her revenge. When she learns of his need to marry a heiress because he has run out of money she quickly uses her secret writing career to put a story of him in the paper called “Confessions of a Sinful Earl”. Justin had been getting close to securing a lady’s hand when the article came out and ruined his chances. Now he is out for revenge which leads him to find Calliope. Just kidnaps her to force her hand but finds that the hate they both feel towards the other might just be something else. Really enjoyed their story and I plan on reading more from this author.
Incredibly exciting story beginning with an abduction leading to love. This book is so gripping. The loss of her brother leads Lady Calliope Manning to take up a secret plan to destroy Sin. Earl of Sinclair, Justin, has had his life destroyed first by his deceased, unfaithful wife, then by Lady Calliope. These two are amazing together, the unexpected attraction for each other adds so much to the abduction and following marriage. This is a perfect addition to this collection in that it takes us in a different direction so smoothly that it leaves us wanting more.
I don’t think Scarlett Scott could write a book I don’t like if she tried! This is the first in a new series and I think its gonna be a fun one! Vengeance is the name of the game in this one. Lady Callie is seeking to lay the blame of the death of a beloved sibling on someone’s shoulders by writing a series of anonymous memoirs that convinces the Ton have been written by the wicked Earl of Sin. The Earl of Sinclair is just trying to find a bride to fill his coffers as he as a sick mother is is trying to care for and these false memoirs have completely ruined his chances. After discovering the memoirs are being written by none other than Lady Callie, Sin kidnaps her in order to force her to fill the role of the needed Bride. Both are so focused on seeing the worst in the other that love sneaks up and before they even know it, its too late! The chemistry of these two sizzles off the pages!
I’m really looking forward to the rest of the Series and I’m so excited for Lady Jo Danvers to finally get her story!
Sin needs to marry for money. He is destitute and has little funds to support himself much longer. Just as he is about to secure an heiress to marry, a publication comes out and makes his already bad reputation even worse. His one shot at marrying money is gone..that is until he finds the person who has been writing the untruths about him.
Callie is determined to ruin the man she holds responsible for her brother’s death. She writes the Confessions of a Sinful Earl, to do just that. She never believed that Sin would figure out it was she that was writing them. He kidnaps her and threatens her with exposure if she doesn’t marry him. What else can she do but agree?
I really enjoyed watching these two fall in love! Neither wanted marriage, nor did they like one another. Watching these two discover who the other really was, was an absolute joy! This was the start of a great new series and I can’t wait to see what Scott comes up with next!
Fantastic!! What a start to Scarlett Scott’s new series the Notorious Ladies of London. I was awaiting this books release with much anticipation after reading a snip-it of it early on and man did it not disappoint. This book was fire!! The chemistry between these two was insane but not only that, the affection and caring and evolution of these characters was fantastic also. I don’t want to include any spoilers but there are so many moments I want to reference in this book! The dialogue was great. I can honestly say that I think this is one of my favorite books by Scarlett Scott I have read. When she first introduced Lady Calliope in Fearless Duke I was intrigued by her personality and spirit. She leapt off the pages and it stoked my anticipation of her story ten fold. After reading this book I was actually sad for it to end and I can honestly say this is one of the few books I would not only love to read a full sequel with the same characters but as soon as I finished wanted to pick it up and read it all over again! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Looking forward to Lady Jo’s book next!
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review 🙂
Lady Calliope Manning is determined to punish the man she holds responsible for her beloved brother Alfred’s death. She will do anything in her power to destroy him. Justin “Sin” Vaughn, Earl of Sinclair, needs to marry an heiress, and he needs to marry one now. But the sudden, anonymous publication of salacious memoirs rumoured to be his obliterates his chances. With polite society convinced he is a murderer, he has only one choice: find the person behind his supposed memoirs and get his revenge. Callie never expected Lord Sinclair to discover she wrote Confessions of a Sinful Earl. Or to abduct her and demand restitution in the form of her own hand in marriage. She definitely did not expect to find him so difficult to resist…
This is the start of a new series but we did meet Callie before in Fearless Duke & I’m thrilled that she’s had her story & boy! What a story it was. Enemies to lovers is my favourite trope & this book epitomises why. The verbal bantering is wonderful & the sexual chemistry is electric. I already loved Callie who was a strong, feisty, outspoken young woman who had lost both a very dear brother & a fiancé. I also loved absolutely everything about Sin who made my toes curl (repeatedly). I found the road to their HEA to be captivating, engrossing & virtually unputdownable. I can’t wait for Jo’s book
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
A sizzling start to a new series w/some familiar characters
Lady Calliope “Callie” Manning is responsible for writing the stories that have destroyed Justin “Sin” Vaughn, the Earl of Sinclair’s reputation. She believes him to be a murderer with some interesting sexual preferences. He has found out that she is behind this defamation and will use this information and turn it against her. Since she has cut off his chances to marry he will now blackmail her into marrying him so he can get her much needed dowry. And so he kidnaps her and the adventure begins.
This enemies to lovers book came at the right time for me. The book contains a hero and heroine who are both scarred in different ways, a who done it mystery regarding the deaths of Sin’s wife and Callie’s brother, and tons and tons of savory sexual chemistry. I savored every moment of this steamy historical romance and cannot wait for the rest of this series! I received an ARC of this book and chose to post my review.
A gorgeous and penniless rake and a beautiful ruthless lady meet in a page turning Victorian romance! This story promises a surprise kidnapping, unconventional marriage, smoking hot physical chemistry, with alot of surprises.
I’m so excited that I was able to read what is Book One of the Notorious Ladies of London!! The beautiful Lady Calliope Manning is on a quest to destroy the man she believes responsible for her beloved brother’s death. The Earl of Sinclair inherited a debt ridden estate, he needs to marry an heiress. Lady Manning is an heiress, and he also suspects her of writing Confessions of a Sinful Earl.
Lady Manning wants nothing to do with the sexy scoundrel, but is shocked by his outrageous actions!
Such a well written storyline, it has chemistry, secrets, surprises and I admit I got emotional with Sinclair’s story. He has also suffered, and it could have made his behavior into a rake and scoundrel.
Lady Calliope is quick to judge, especially under a series of events in Lord Sinclair’s life. But, it was so much fun reading this book, their eventual love and a answers to questions. I loved this book so much and look forward to book two!
I was given an ARC by the author for an honest review.
You take one brooding and rude hero and match him with an equally take no prisoners heroine and what do you have? Sin and Callie. Oh my goodness, I love how Callie stood up and never backed down. She was not afraid to ask the questions and he was not afraid to answer. I love their dynamic and the explosiveness of their relationship. You could tell from the first kiss that this was going to be ride you did not want to get off. Definitely an E-ticket ride. Great start to a new series.
I received a complimentary copy from the author.
A wonderful start to a new series! I fell in love with Sin and Callie from the very beginning. Their chemistry is electric! This book held my attention from beginning to end! Two perfectly imperfect people that find love! My favorite was something Scarlett wrote near the end ..”Fate had an odd way of taking the worst of life—the heartbreaks, the losses, the ugliness—and fashioning them into something unbearably good.” Isn’t that so true?!! This is one of my favorite Scarlett Scott books! I highly recommend this book.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Lady Ruthless is a steamy, romantic read. Scarlett Scott gives us what I believe are her best characters yet. Calliope is a strong woman defending her family while Sin is an amazing scoundrel with a heart of gold. I enjoyed this book immensely, it is romantic, funny, and with some definitely steamY scenes. I received and ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Oh my, what a fantastic first book in a new series! I adored both characters from the beginning – Justin “Sin” Vaughn, Earl of Sinclair was facing complete ruination because of false articles being printed about him being a murderer of two people. He was desperate to clear his name and to marry the lady that was responsible for writing the slanderous stories. Lady Calliope “Callie” Manning, sister to the Duke of Westmorland, knows Sinclair murdered her brother and Sinclair’s own wife and the only thing she can do is ruin him and so she writes anonymously “Confessions of a Sinful Earl” articles for everyone to read and society knows who she is writing about.
After Sin discover Callie is the author of the articles, he kidnaps her and keeps her prisoner at his run down estate. In the beginning, they are both so full of hate for the other one – he despises the way she has taken everything away from him and he has to find a way to care for his ailing mother & she knows he killed her brother and deserves everything he is getting.
The writing was flawless and both Sin and Callie entertained me from beginning to end. There is really nothing not to like about this book – both characters were developed very well and the pace of the story was perfect. As time went along, they each found the mistakes they had made about the other one and the revenge fell along the wayside and was replaced with an attraction that could not be denied – the sizzling desire between them was like a volcanic eruption. I highly recommend this book to all historical romance readers who love a great story with wonderful characters and with steamy love scenes.
I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.
Lady Calliope “Callie” Manning, sister of Duke of Westmoreland, is daring, courageous and does not conform to society. On her way to deliver pamphlets for women’s vote to the publisher, she includes her latest project – to punish and ruin Lord Justin “Sin” Vaughn, Earl of SInclair, whom she holds responsible for the death of her oldest brother, Alfred, and Sinclair’s wife. After research, Callie pens articles “Confessions of a Sinful Earl”, with the truth about his depraved pleasures and adds her assumptions about the murders of his wife and her brother. Society has no problem connecting the dots and soon Sin is not only without a reputation, but destitute. Desperate Sin abducts Callie and brings her to the country with his proposal – marry him so her dowry will save his estate or he will tell all she is the author of the scandalous articles, which would ruin not only her, but her newly married brother, Benedict, Duke of Westmoreland. With little choice, Callie agrees. But what started out as revenge on both sides, each can see past their grief to the true person. Callie sees a man who has suffered from a marriage with a deranged woman but who treats her with care and consideration in spite of the fact that she ruined him. Sin sees a beautiful woman grieving for her beloved brother who fell under the spell of a witch – and paid the ultimate price. Life was settling down until Benedict comes back from his honeymoon and is out for blood, thinking his beautiful sister was taken advantage of by a fortune hunting rake. Callie and Sin do not want to fall in love for that path has proven paved with pain, doubts and adversity. Can they overcome the tumultuous beginning and dispel the lies and rumors to reveal the truth? Romantic story of the dangers of gossip and how harmful they can be – and all is not always as it appears!
I have read all the Wicked Winters series and loved them! This is my second series from Ms. Scott and I am torn as to which one is my favorite! It is the Notorious Ladies series. Lady Ruthless is the story of Callie and Sin.
Callie blames Sin for the death of her brother and sets out to destroy him. Sin exacts his revenge by coercing Callie to marry him so he can have her dowry. This couple HATE each other, yet their passion is fiery hot. It is a joy to watch their story unfold. You can feel the electricity between the two. This is a VERY steamy read. Very passionate. I didn’t want it to end yet I yearned to see their HEA.
The characters were bold and enchanting. They both were formable vocal sparring partners. The tension between them was electrifying. The plot was different and engaging. The story ran smoothly and at a fast paced. You definitely did not get bored. The story caught my attention and didn’t let go until the final page.
I absolutely loved this book! I did not want it to end. I read it in one afternoon. I can’t wait to pick up Lady Wallflower, the next in the series. I would recommend this series and the author to anyone who likes steamy historical fiction.
The imagination of the author for the main characters is so captivating you can’t put the story down. The atmosphere is vivid at some points one feels part of the story. The characters are delightful and so strong willed. The theme is exquisite and compelling. Pasts are unearthed and evolve into a better future. If the story were any hotter or steamy it would burn. Just love the story. On to the next…
An amazing first book in series
This is an amazing first book in a series that shows great promise. The plot is full of emotion, surprises, and twists and turns. The characters are strong and portrayed wonderfully, with some brilliantly crafted problems to overcome. This book will suit anybody who loves hot, steamy historical romances that have lots of intrigue.
Lady Callie Manning wants revenge over the death of her brother. Earl Justin Sinclair “Sin” Vaughn wants revenge against the woman who’s writing slander against him in the death of her brother and his wife. He’s destitute and desperate for money. His solution, kidnap Lady Callie and force her to marry him. The man isn’t who she thought he was. As he gains her trust, he finds the deepest love. Their emotional encounters will grab your heart!
Steamy sex!
4 and a half for me