Handsome, ambitious, and newly wealthy, Maccus Brawley has severed ties with his dangerous past and is close to securing his place in polite society. All he requires is some guidance in fashionable manners—and who better to instruct him than a young lady with breeding, brains, wealth…and a scandalous reputation? Lady Fayre Carlisle needs his help as much as he needs hers, but their scheme soon gives way to unbridled bliss. And although Maccus is known for his daring, dallying with the fiery, vulnerable beauty might be his riskiest venture yet. With one false step, Fayre lost both her honor and her heart, thanks to her father's scheming ex-mistress. Others might retreat in shame from the ton 's gossipmongers, but Fayre is determined to pay back those who humiliated her, and Maccus Brawley is proving to be an unexpected and seductive ally. With all that Fayre has learned about temptation, how can she risk her heart a second time? Yet with every illicit encounter reaching new heights of passion, how can she resist? **
Review"Beautifully written, Wicked Under the Covers dazzles with its fascinating characters and emotional and sensual intensity." -- Debora Hosey, The Romance Readers Connection
"Pierce reaches new heights . . .plays upon our wicked fantasies while crafting a fine-tuned tale of revenge and sizzling desire." -- Kathe Robin, Romantic Times Book Reviews--4 1/2 Stars
"Pierce will draw you in, incite your passions and leave you begging for more of this luscious tale . . ." -- Michelle from Fallen Angel Reviews
"Steamy, romantic, scheming and totally enjoyable Regency romance." -- Tammie Ard, Fresh Fiction
"There’s no disappointment from this author when it comes to the steamier side of romance."--Top Pick -- Amanda Rutherford, Romance Reader at Heart
From the Back CoverIn acclaimed author Barbara Pierce's scintillating new novel, a young woman's scandalous past draws her into a dangerous alliance--and an unforgettable passion....
A WICKED BARGAIN…Handsome, ambitious, and newly wealthy, Maccus Brawley has severed ties with his dangerous past and is close to securing his place in polite society. All he requires is some guidance in fashionable manners--and who better to instruct him than a young lady with breeding, brains, wealth…and a scandalous reputation? Lady Fayre Carlisle needs his help as much as he needs hers, but their scheme soon gives way to unbridled bliss. And although Maccus is known for his daring, dallying with the fiery, vulnerable beauty might be his riskiest venture yet.
LEADS TO A WILD DESIRE
With one false step, Fayre lost both her honor and her heart, thanks to her father's scheming ex-mistress. Others might retreat in shame from the ton 's gossipmongers, but Fayre is determined to pay back those who humiliated her, and Maccus Brawley is proving to be an unexpected and seductive ally. With all that Fayre has learned about temptation, how can she risk her heart a second time? Yet with every illicit encounter reaching new heights of passion, how can she resist?
"This splendid reader shimmers with the temptation of seduction and the healing power of love."
-- Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine on Courting the Countess
"Impossible to put down."
-- Romance Reader at Heart on Courting the Countess