The Scandalous Vixen by Tracy Sumner
The Scandalous Vixen by Tracy Sumner Series: The Duchess Society Series Book #2
on February 19, 2024
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Victorian
Pages: 242
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"Sumner added another fast-paced, sizzling addition to this series. A must-read in the series." - Aubrey Wynne, USA TODAY Bestselling author
In this enemies-to-lovers Regency romance USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Tracy Sumner, a bold lady and a ruthless duke realize they need to agree to an ardent alliance to get what they want.
He knew at first sight.
She knew at first kiss.
Helena Astley, Lady Hell to the ton, has plans. To control her father's shipping business, to live her way, by her rules. Her plan is going remarkably well until one ill-advised kiss invites the duke she doesn't want but cannot resist into her life.
Hardnosed Roan Darlington, Duke of Leighton, cares little for society or finding a duchess. The only person ever to challenge him is the incorrigible, infuriating Helena Astley. The one woman he's never been able to forget. When they're caught in a ruinous situation, Roan offers her an alternative. A sham engagement she can break off after Christmas.
As they discover a world of forbidden pleasure, Helena must decide if she can relinquish a heart she vowed to withhold from the only man powerful enough to seize it.
And Roan must decide if falling madly, passionately in love is worth the risk.
The Duchess Society Series
#1 The Brazen Bluestocking
#2 The Scandalous Vixen
#3 The Wicked Wallflower
#4 One Wedding and an Earl
#5 Two Scandals and a Scot
#6 The Sins and a Scoundrel
Prequel: The Ice Duchess
Christmas novella: The Governess Gamble
The Scandalous Vixen is book two in The Duchess Society Series and was well worth the read. This is an enemies to lovers trope which happens to be my favorite. I adored the heroine Helena and her struggle to find her place in the world around her. The hero Roan Darlington, seventh Duke of Leighton is a wonderful mix of tender hearted giant and bruising fighter. Somehow Tracy Sumner captures the complex layers in her characters and makes them spring off the page to life. There are quite a few steamy scenes so have a fan close by.
“He spread his palm across her lower back to steady her, taking subtle possession. “You see, my darling heiress, I seek a kiss that says everything. The kiss to end all kisses. The kiss of the century. Why run the race if you’re not trying to win? That’s my rule. Or rather, my quest. That we don’t limit ourselves.” I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
