A Shocking Delight

RITA Award-winning Beverley returns to her impeccably crafted Regency-set Company of Rogues world with another thrilling romance. Scenes set in both London and Devonshire are handled with perfect aplomb, and the chemistry Beverley brews up between David (first introduced as a smuggling master in The Dragons Bride, 2001) and Lucy is pure passion. -- Booklist A notorious nobleman who needs to marry for money, a merchant's daughter who's more clever than he thinks, and a handful of characters reprised from Beverley's beloved Rogues novels meet in a fast-paced, rugged, swashbuckling exploit with strong ties to The Dragon's Bride ; with all of Beverley's trademark sensuality, humor, and flair. -- Library Journal Raves for the novels of Jo Beverley Ms. Beverley's opulent descriptions of the glittering ton with their witty dialogues and lively dalliances set against a dark background of intrigue continues to elevate this series beyond the normal historical romance. -- Smexy Books A fabulous, intelligent tale. -- Genre Go Round Reviews Extraordinary storyteller Beverley mixes witty repartee, danger, and simmering sensuality with her strong and engaging characters, including a fetching Papillon, in this delightful, delicious gem of a book. -- Romantic Times (Top Pick) With wit and humor, Jo Beverley proves a wonderful 18th-century romance starring two amiable lead characters whose first encounter is one of the best in recent memory. The tale is filled with non-stop action. -- The Best Reviews [E]nchanting...a delightful blend of wit, intrigue, and emotional victories. -- The State (South Carolina) [Readers] will be engrossed by this emotionally packed story of great love, tremendous courage and the return of those attractive and dangerous men known as the Rogues. --Joan Hammond [Beverley] can be counted on to come up with clever and creative ways of mixing passion and intrigue to create a beguiling love story. -- Booklist A delightful, intricately plotted, and sexy romp. -- Library Journal I found myself enjoying every minute of the relationship in this story of love, hope, and increments of witty humor. As usual, a Malloren novel is a keeper. -- Rendezvous A well-crafted story and an ultimately very satisfying romance. -- The Romance Reader Jo [Beverley] has truly brought to life a fascinating, glittering, and sometimes dangerous world. --Mary Jo Putney Another triumph. -- Affaire de Coeur Wickedly delicious. Jo Beverley weaves a spell of sensual delight with her usual grace and flair. --Teresa Medeiros A fast-paced adventure with strong, vividly portrayed characters...wickedly, wonderfully sensual and gloriously romantic. --Mary Balogh