SEA SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, One of Four
Lady Patience Kendall crossed the sea to marry, but her intended died before she arrived. Only one way to get home: charge four hapless American Colonials to find them titled husbands in London. At the ship, she realized their mothers expected each to wed the elusive Marquess of Andover. Gad, she’d have to seek an introduction. At Sea, Captain Grant St. Benedict was anything but friendly, just because her girls caused a few mishaps? Grant had never met a woman more irritating, or more desirable, than the Lady Patience Kendall. But however dangerous his interest, he couldn’t resist teaching the delicious distraction that independence was nothing to passion.
A history of SEA SCOUNDREL: In 1999, the book LADY PATIENCE needed to be cut in half to fit the Precious Gem Line for Kensington Publishing. Now, here in its full award-winning, uncut glory for the first time is the story of a sexy Sea Captain and his Lady.
SEA SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, Book One
PROPER SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, Book Two
CAPTIVE SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, Book Three
HOLY SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, Book Four
Review Quotes for SEA SCOUNDREL:
“The love story between the Captain and his lady is simply marvelous. The dialogue is witty and the girls’ shipboard antics will have you laughing out loud. Don’t miss this one.” Suzanne Coleburn, the Belles & Beaux of Romance
“This lighthearted romance interlaced with humorous, zany, shipboard antics, charming repartee, matchmaking, and sensual love scenes, will delight any lover of historical romance.” Sofia, Calico Trails Review
“Ms. Blair's writing is as smooth as a fine Kentucky bourbon. Sexy . . .fun . . .top notch entertainment. ” Debbie, Romance Reader at Heart
Knave of Hearts, One
SEA SCOUNDREL
by
Annette Blair
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Copyright:
First published in paperback by Kensington Publishing
Copyright 1999, 2012 by Annette Blair
Published by Annette Blair, May 11, 2012
E-book Cover Copyright 2012 Calista Taylor, www.calistataylor.com
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This is a historical work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events and establishments is entirely coincidental.
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Table of Contents
A Note to Readers
Dedication
PART I
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
PART II
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Excerpt: Proper Scoundrel (Knave of Hearts, Book Two)
Excerpt: Falcon’s Curse
Awards
Annette Blair, Bio
Annette Blair, Booklist
Note to Reader
Surprisingly, there seems to be several schools of thought as to the length of the Regency Period. Purists say it lasted from 1811 to 1820, at the time George IV ruled as Regent during the well known “madness” of his father. Others say that the Prince Regent’s influence lasted beyond 1820, and not until William IV came to the throne, in 1830, did the Regency period finally come to an end. And still others place the Regency at 1811 to 1837, when Queen Victoria succeeded William IV. For this series, I have chosen the broadest Regency timeframe.