Once a Rogue — Jayne Fresina

Sometimes a bad boy is just a hero in disguise.

Lucasta Collyer is about to resign herself to an arranged marriage. First, however, she wants one night of discovery, on her own terms, with a complete stranger. But Lucy's plan for one night of anonymous passion is destined for trouble. Her fortress heart, once fiercely protected, is suddenly breached. John Carver, a blue-eyed, salty-mouthed, yeoman farmer and self-professed former rogue, has found a way in. He's everything she shouldn't want. He's brazen, arrogant and refuses to obey her orders. Lucy simply can't resist the challenge.

John Carver never bows to the wretched nobility and he won't be the passive plaything of this imperious, icy-tempered young hussy who offers him three sovereigns to take her virginity sans touching her with his filthy hands. Clearly she needs a lesson, and he'll gladly teach it. But this rogue isn't as reformed as he wants everyone to believe and Lucy soon knows that better than anyone.

A Lyrical Press Historical Romance | Lyrical Press Vintage