Valerie Bowman's Playful Brides novels are : "Smart and sensual Lady Daphne Swift's knowledge of Russian made her the perfect person to accompany Capt. Rafe Cavendish on a spy mission from England to Russia. In order to protect her reputation, she needed to marry him first, but their union was never consummated.
On the eve of her engagement to another man, Rafe reappears, asking for her help before he will agree to an annulment. While Daphne claims that she never wanted their "marriage," she can't help her attraction to the dashing captain. Daphne is not a typical aristocratic young lady; she refuses to enjoy proper ladylike sedentary pursuits and must decide whether she is willing to break from the secure but stifling life her family has created for her and go after the one man she desires.
And Rafe must learn to let go of the past and rise above his father's demeaning criticisms of him if he's going to allow Daphne into his life. Bowman's novel is the complete package, filled with fascinating characters, sparkling romance, and a touch of espionage.
Each page brought a new twist to this story, reading perfectly without having to know the earlier titles, you can jump right into this story and be transported. The new beau is dashing, handsome and utterly suitable. Unfortunately, Daphne is already married, and she has to obtain an annulment from her secret husband to move on with her life.
Now, with Donald gone, Rafe wants answers about his death. But, things are different now, they are both doing their best to ignore the obvious attraction, and Daphne does prove helpful in his investigation. Twists and turns that thrilled or dismayed were plentiful, with seriously clever dialogue and solidly built characters. Developed and complex characters with dialogue and backstory that completely fits the story that is reminiscent of The Philadelphia Story set in Regency England.
Written in English. Bestselling author Valerie Bowman sets the stage in Regency England for her Playful Brides series, where couples' misadventures on the way to the altar are witty, romantic romps based on some of the world's most beloved plays.
The Irresistible Rogue. Publication Date: November 3 St. The Irresistible Rogue is book 4 of the Playful Brides series, but can be read as a standalone. Lord Berkeley is going to get a makeover and turn into The Legendary Lord! Be sure to check it out. Our website uses cookies which may collect information about your visit to improve our website anonymous analytics , to show you media video and audio , targeted advertising, and social media feeds.
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The item The irresistible rogue, Valerie Bowman represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Haverhill Public Library. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. Creator Bowman, Valerie. Summary "Daphne Swift has not laid eyes on her devilishly charming husband, Captain Rafferty Cavendish, in quite some time. As a matter of fact, she wants the rogue to annul their brief marriage so that she can marry the reliable and estimable Lord Fitzwell.
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