A determined viscount…
William Dudley never expected to inherit the title of Viscount—or the neglected estate in Kent that came with it. But duty is something he has never shied away from. Now responsible for his spirited young brother, William is juggling guardianship, estate matters, and his ongoing secret work for the Crown. Though he has officially resigned as an agent, he still deciphers coded messages and remains relentless in his pursuit of a criminal smuggling ring wreaking havoc along the coast. Marriage is the last thing on his mind—until fate quite literally drops into his arms.

A fateful fall…
Lady Bella Conolly’s search for her mischievous dog, Lacey, leads her to the newly inhabited neighboring estate. But when her chase ends with a misstep down an embankment, she finds herself swept into the arms of a stranger. A golden-haired Adonis with striking blue eyes, a devilish grin, and the kind of effortless charm that could make any woman weak in the knees.

Yet beneath his easy smile and godlike beauty, there’s something else—something elusive. A quiet intensity that speaks of secrets carefully guarded. Bella should know better than to be drawn in by mystery and charm alone, yet she cannot deny the pull of curiosity… or attraction.

 

★★★★★ “We get it all in this historical romance. Kidnapping, hidden treasure, even murder. One might think it's about the pirates that a certain little boy is fascinated with.” ~ Petula Winmill

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★★★★★ “I liked that this book made my heart flutter. William and Belle made a great couple. Along with friends and family a murder, missing children and a scoundrel need to be investigated. I liked how everyone worked together and how forgiveness was given.” ~ Gina Johnson

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★★★★★ “Tempting A lonely Lord is a clean Regency romance (and a secondary romance in the background), but there’s also the mystery of Bella’s father’s “accident,” a hidden treasure, a Pied Piper kidnapping children to sell as slaves, protective animals, and even a ghost to keep the reader turning pages. The characters are nicely defined. But William, the newly elevated Viscount Dudley, won my heart. Of course, he’s handsome, but he has moral integrity, perception, intelligence and the willingness to act upon his concerns. Indeed, he and Bella meet when he saves her from what could have been a fatal fall.” ~ Nellie M.

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★★★★★ “Tempting A lonely Lord is a clean Regency romance (and a secondary romance in the background), but there’s also the mystery of Bella’s father’s “accident,” a hidden treasure, a Pied Piper kidnapping children to sell as slaves, protective animals, and even a ghost to keep the reader turning pages. The characters are nicely defined. But William, the newly elevated Viscount Dudley, won my heart. Of course, he’s handsome, but he has moral integrity, perception, intelligence and the willingness to act upon his concerns. Indeed, he and Bella meet when he saves her from what could have been a fatal fall.” ~ Helen

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★★★★★ “This story has a ton of likeable characters like a couple of doting grandmothers, an adorable young brother, misguided uncle and good friends. But the animals will steal your heart just as much. Really enjoyable read… romantic, with a mystery or two, ghostly visitations, kidnapping and a very deserving end to a villain.” ~ Jessica