Scandal's Redemption
The Scandal Series Book 5
by Pamela Gibson
Genre: Historical Regency Romance
Lady
Jocelyn Stafford desperately needs a husband to repair her tarnished
reputation. Her obvious choice is her neighbor James, a man who once
fancied her. If only she hadn’t cruelly rejected his attentions
when she found herself wooed by a scandalous rake with a better
title.
James
Margrave, Earl of Seaton, must have an heir to keep his estate from
falling into the hands of his cousin, which means he has to marry.
Lady Jocelyn, who still beguiles him, would be perfect if only he
could forget old slights. Instead, James asks Jocelyn to help him
find a suitable wife, a task she agrees to perform, hoping to redeem
herself in his eyes.
When
a series of attacks put James’s life in danger, an immediate
marriage becomes critical. Jocelyn is willing and available. But can
he trust a woman who once broke his heart and is it fair to wed her
when she might become the next victim?
He didn’t kiss her. Not at first. He stroked
her cheek with his knuckles, staring into her eyes as if he could discover all
her secrets there. His palm opened and moved down to the back of her neck,
raising goose bumps. When he traced the rise of her breasts above her neckline
with his forefinger—his gaze never leaving hers—she tingled all the way to her
toes.
Parting her lips slightly, she inched so
close she imagined his mouth on hers, even though they weren’t touching. When
his lips did settle over hers, she closed her eyes and pressed her body against
his. The hard ridge of his erection nudged her core, bringing a delicious ache
that swept over her until she was a maelstrom of need. She wanted his lips on
her face, her neck, her breasts. She wanted to feel his skin beneath her palms,
not the fabric of his coat.
But they were in a formal receiving room
with the door open, fully clothed, close to a night footman stationed in the
hall.
Footsteps echoed down the hall. They jumped
apart at the same time, and Jocelyn stifled nervous laughter behind her palm.
James grinned. “I won’t say I’m sorry. I
thoroughly enjoyed that kiss and look forward to more.” His eyes danced with
mischief. “But not in such a public place.”
“At least Roberts wasn’t sitting in the
corner with her embroidery.”
He chuckled, enfolded her once again in his
arms, and rested his chin on the top of her head, as if reluctant to let her
go. “I am happy we aren’t waiting until summer to be wed. I might try to
persuade you to anticipate the wedding night otherwise.”
She laughed against his shoulder, still
clinging to him. His observation did not make her blush. She was beyond
maidenly embarrassment. She wanted him. Her body was desperate for him. When
had she become so wanton?
Reluctantly, she shifted back to gaze at
his face, not wanting to miss a single expression. “Perhaps you should consider
a special license.”
He tilted his head in amusement. “Your
mother will be disappointed because we are not going to have a big London
wedding. She would be devastated if our wedding was a simple service in front
of our vicar. As it is, the chapel at the castle is quite a comedown from St.
George’s.”
“You’re right. I suppose I shall have to
tamp down my ardor and comport myself with patience and dignity.”
Oh, if only she could.
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Scandal's Child
The Scandal Series Book 1
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Scandal's Bride
The Scandal Series Book 2
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Scandal's Promise
The Scandal Series Book 3
Scandal's Deception
The Scandal Series Book 4
Author of eight books on California history and eighteen romance novels, Pamela Gibson is a former City Manager who lives in the Nevada desert. Having spent the last few years messing about in boats, a hobby that included a five-thousand-mile trip in a 32-foot Nordic Tug, she now spends most of her time indoors happily reading, writing, cooking and keeping up with the antics of Ralph, the Rescue Cat. She loves dry red wine, all kinds of chocolate, old Jimmy Buffet sailing songs, and curling up with a good book.
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