The Wanton Bride

One scandal leads to another when a desperate woman must turn to her handsome rival for help in this Regency romance. Mark Hunter manages to vex Emily Beaumont at every opportunity—and seems to enjoy doing so. While it gives her no pleasure to ask the irritatingly handsome man for a favor, Mark is the only man who can help Emily find her missing brother. Assuming the young man is merely hiding from his creditors, Mark is happy to be of service to the delectable Miss Beaumont. And when it becomes clear that Emily is truly in danger, Mark is determined to keep her safe. With disgrace just a breath away, Emily aches for Mark's strong arms to comfort her. Yet she holds a secret—one that will surely prevent any gentleman from considering her as a suitable bride . . . Mark Hunter, 32, managed to vex her at every opportunity--and seemed to enjoy doing so! However, to prevent a family scandal, Emily Beaumont must turn to him for help. Mark was more than happy to be of service to the delectable Miss Beaumont; with her quick wit and determined spirit she always made deliciously diverting company. But Mark soon discovered that Emily truly was in danger....With disgrace just a breath away, Emily ,24, ached for Mark's strong arms to comfort her. Yet she held a secret--one that would surely prevent any gentleman from considering her as a suitable bride.... Sequel to "A Practical Mistress" ://openlibrary.org/works/OL8027704W/A_Practical_Mistress?edition=practicalmistres00mary Mark Hunter managed to vex her at every opportunity--and seemed to enjoy doing so! However, to prevent a family scandal, Emily Beaumont must turn to him for help. Mark was more than happy to be of service to the delectable Miss Beaumont; with her quick wit and determined spirit she always made deliciously diverting company. But Mark soon discovered that Emily truly was in danger ... With disgrace just a breath away, Emily ached for Mark's strong arms to comfort her. Yet she held a secret--one that would surely prevent any gentleman from considering her as a suitable bride .. In order to save her family from scandal, Emily Beaumont must turn to Mark Hunter for help, and while keeping Emily out of danger they discover an undeniable passion for one another